Patents by Inventor Michelle L. Kerns

Michelle L. Kerns 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 NRF2 INDUCERS TO TREAT EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA SIMPLEX AND RELATED DISEASES
    Publication number: 20160166643
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of keratin-based skin diseases. In particular, the application describes compositions and methods of treating a patient suffering from skin blistering comprising the use of phase II enzyme inducers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2016
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Inventors: Pierre A. Coulombe, Michelle L. Kerns
  • Use of NRF2 inducers to treat epidermolysis bullosa simplex and related diseases
    Patent number: 9308192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of keratin-based skin diseases. In particular, the application describes compositions and methods of treating a patient suffering from skin blistering comprising the use of phase II enzyme inducers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Pierre A. Coulombe, Michelle L. Kerns
  • USE OF NRF2 INDUCERS TO TREAT EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA SIMPLEX AND RELATED DISEASES
    Publication number: 20140243267
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of keratin-based skin diseases. In particular, the application describes compositions and methods of treating a patient suffering from skin blistering comprising the use of phase II enzyme inducers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Pierre A. Coulombe, Michelle L. Kerns
  • USE OF NRF2 INDUCERS TO TREAT EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA SIMPLEX AND RELATED DISEASES
    Publication number: 20110003747
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions for the prevention and treatment of keratin-based skin diseases. In particular, the application describes compositions and methods of treating a patient suffering from skin blistering comprising the use of phase II enzyme inducers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventors: Pierre A. Coloumbe, Michelle L. Kerns