Patents by Inventor Mario Chojkier

Mario Chojkier 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).

  • Treatment and prevention of hepatic disorders
    Patent number: 5922757
    Abstract: New methods are described for the treatment of viral hepatitis C involving the administration of vitamin E and other compounds with antioxidant properties. Treatment with high doses of vitamin E is effective in treating chronic hepatitis C in patients refractory to interferon. In addition, new methods are described for the treatment of hepatic fibrosis and hepatic conditions manifesting hepatic fibrosis involving the administration of butylated hydroxytoluene and a metabolite of pentoxifylline, 1-?3-carboxypropyl!-3, 7-dimethylxanthine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1999
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventor: Mario Chojkier