Patents by Inventor Michael Gershon

Michael Gershon 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).

  • USE OF SUSTAINED-RELEASE 5-HYDROXYTRYPTOPHAN IN TREATING GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
    Publication number: 20210290593
    Abstract: The present invention provides, inter alia, methods for treating or ameliorating a gastrointestinal (GI) condition such as constipation in a subject in need thereof, using a sustained release formulation of 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP SR). A kit comprising 5-HTP SR is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2019
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Jacob P.R. Jacobsen, Marc G. Caron, Michael Gershon, Kara Margolis
  • Genetically engineered cell lines and systems for propagating Varicella zoster virus and methods of use thereof
    Publication number: 20060121048
    Abstract: The present invention provides genetically engineered cell lines, recombinant vectors, and vaccines. The present invention also provides methods for generating an in vitro system for Varicella zoster virus (VZV), and the in vitro systems generated by these methods. The present invention further provides methods for reactivating VZV, and VZV reactivated by these methods. Finally, the present invention provides a method of screening for an agent for treating VZV infection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2003
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Jason Chen, Anne Gershon, Zhenglun Zhu, Saul Silverstein, Michael Gershon