Patents by Inventor Julien Vermot

Julien Vermot has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • METHOD APPLYING HEMODYNAMIC FORCING AND KLF2 TO INITIATE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF CARDIAC VALVES
    Publication number: 20110033933
    Abstract: A method for forming a cardiovascular structure in culture is provided. The method includes applying mechanical force to a cell population in culture such that a cardiovascular structure is formed. In some embodiments, the mechanical force is produced in culture medium by a pulsatile liquid flow with a retrograde component. The cell population can include stem cells or differentiated cells, or combinations of both. In particular embodiments, a cardiovascular valve is formed. Scaffolds for the support and growth of the cell population, and bioreactors including the scaffolds, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Morteza Gharib, Derek Rinderknecht, Arian Forouhar, Julien Vermot, Scott E. Fraser