Patents by Inventor Michael W. Leviten

Michael W. Leviten 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).

  • Transgenic mice containing matrix metalloprotease gene disruptions
    Publication number: 20020023275
    Abstract: The present invention relates to transgenic animals, as well as compositions and methods relating to the characterization of gene function. Specifically, the present invention provides transgenic mice comprising disruptions in MMP-23 genes. Such transgenic mice are useful as models for disease and for identifying agents that modulate gene expression and gene function, and as potential treatments for various disease states and disease conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2001
    Publication date: February 21, 2002
    Inventor: Michael W. Leviten