Patents by Inventor Luigi Boccuto

Luigi Boccuto 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).

  • Determination of decreased metabolism of tryptophan in diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders
    Patent number: 9164106
    Abstract: Methods for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders are described. Methods include culturing a cell sample of a test subject with a tryptophan-containing energy source and examining the culture to determine the ability of the cells of the test subject to properly metabolize tryptophan. A determination that a subject does not properly metabolize tryptophan is an indication that the subject may be afflicted with autism. Methods can be utilized as a quick and reliable diagnostic tool for autism spectrum disorders and may provide a unifying model for the genetic heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2015
    Assignee: GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Charles E. Schwartz, Luigi Boccuto
  • Determination of Decreased Metabolism of Tryptophan in Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders
    Publication number: 20130244273
    Abstract: Methods for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders are described. Methods include culturing a cell sample of a test subject with a tryptophan-containing energy source and examining the culture to determine the ability of the cells of the test subject to properly metabolize tryptophan. A determination that a subject does not properly metabolize tryptophan is an indication that the subject may be afflicted with autism. Methods can be utilized as a quick and reliable diagnostic tool for autism spectrum disorders and may provide a unifying model for the genetic heterogeneity of autism spectrum disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: GREENWOOD GENETIC CENTER, INC.
    Inventors: Charles E. Schwartz, Luigi Boccuto