Patents by Inventor Masami Ohya

Masami Ohya 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).

  • Plasma-type glutathione peroxidase gene and application of the same
    Patent number: 5187078
    Abstract: DNA having genetic information of a human plasma-type glutathione peroxidase h-p.multidot.GSHPx was identified and disclosed. The enzyme, h-p.multidot.GSHPx, is produced by the expression of said DNA genetic information by a transformant holding a vector into which said DNA is incorporated. The DNA and the transformant ensures efficient production of human plasma type h-p.multidot.GSHPx. The enzyme exhibits lipid peroxide extinction activity, and is considered to be useful for the treatment or the cure or the prevention of these diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 16, 1993
    Assignee: Toyo Jozo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masami Ohya, Junzo Mizoguchi, Takashi Onozawa