Patents by Inventor Keith Phan

Keith Phan 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).

  • ACCELERATED EXTENSION OF AXONS
    Publication number: 20120122795
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and compositions for promoting the extension of a neural cell by increasing the expression of activity of cofilin in the cell. The increase can be local to the end of the neural cell in need of extension and the neural cell can be a cell in an individual. By extending the neural cell to reach its synaptic target, the methods and compositions of the present disclosure can also be used for treating neurological diseases characterized by damaged or degenerated neurons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Samantha Butler, Keith Phan