Patents by Inventor Masahi Yanigasawa

Masahi Yanigasawa 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).

  • Ligands of the neuropeptide receptor HFGAN72
    Patent number: RE40988
    Abstract: Polypeptides of HFGAN72 receptor ligands and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides are provided. Methods of using these polypeptides to diagnose diseases relating to the under- or over-expression of HFGAN72 receptor ligands are also provided. In addition, methods of identifying agonists or antagonists of the interaction of HFGAN72 receptor ligands with the HFGAN72 receptor are provided. Methods of treatment by administering the identified agonists or antagonists to patients in need thereof are further disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignees: SmithKline Beecham Corporation, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
    Inventors: Derk J. Bergsma, Masahi Yanigasawa