Patents by Inventor Leslie C. Costello

Leslie C. Costello 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).

  • Human Zip1, Zinc and Citrate for Prostate Cancer Screening
    Publication number: 20110046204
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of detecting prostate cancer employing biomarkers, including hZIP1, zinc and citrate. Also provided are antibodies to detect hZIP1 protein or peptides and an expression vector comprising a genetic sequence effective to increase uptake of zinc into a prostate cell upon expression thereof. Furthermore, methods of treating prostate cancer and of increasing uptake of zinc into a prostate cell are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Leslie C. Costello, Renty B. Franklin