Patents by Inventor June Rothman Scott

June Rothman Scott 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).

  • Production of streptococcal M protein
    Patent number: 5840314
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for the cloning and expression of Streptococcus pyogenes M protein genes, and, in particular, types 5, 6 and 24 gene in single-cell host organisms. The streptococcal M protein produced by the recombinant DNA techniques described herein may be formulated for use as immunogens in vaccines to protect against S. pyogenes infections. The gene for the M protein may further be employed as a molecular probe for the accurate identification of streptococci in infected body tissues and fluids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 24, 1998
    Assignees: The Rockefeller University, Emery University
    Inventors: June Rothman Scott, Vincent Angelo Fischetti