Patents by Inventor Justin Kern

Justin Kern 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).

  • Compositions and Methods Related to Bacterial EAP, EMP, and/or ADSA Proteins
    Publication number: 20110262477
    Abstract: The present invention concerns methods and compositions for treating or preventing a bacterial infection, particularly infection by a Staphylococcus bacterium. The invention provides methods and compositions for stimulating an immune response against the bacteria. In certain embodiments, the methods and compositions involve an Eap, Emp and/or AdsA amino acid sequence, or an agent that binds and inhibits the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
    Inventors: Alice Cheng, Vilasack Thammavongsa, Justin Kern, Dominique M. Missiakas, Olaf Schneewind