Patents by Inventor Ludovic Desvignes

Ludovic Desvignes 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR MODULATION OF T-CELLS VIA THE KYNURENINE PATHWAY
    Publication number: 20120252896
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for the modulation of T cells and T cell responses, particularly of Th17 effector cells. The invention provides methods of and compositions for modulating T cells, particularly T cells expressing IL-17, particularly Th17 effector cells, via the tryptophan metabolism pathway, particularly using tryptophan metabolites, kynurenines and kynurenine analogs or metabolites. The invention provides assays for screening Th17 modulators and kynurenine analogs or compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Joel D. Ernst, Ludovic Desvignes