Patents by Inventor Miriam T. P. Lopes

Miriam T. P. Lopes 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).

  • PROTEASES FROM CARICA HAVING MITOGENIC ACTIVITY AND THEIR METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20090005303
    Abstract: Proteases having mitogenic activity isolated from the genus Carica are provided. In particular the proteases are cysteine proteases isolated from Carica candamarcensis. In addition, the recombinant forms of the protease, including fragments and mutants with substantial homology are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating wounds that include the disclosed proteases with mitogenic activity. A method of treating wounds is provided using the disclosed proteases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 1, 2009
    Applicant: UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DE MINAS GERAIS-UFMG (Federal University of Minas Gerais)
    Inventors: Carlos E. Salas, Ruben Dario Sinisterra Millan, Miriam T. P. Lopes
  • Proteases from having mitogenic activity and their methods of use
    Patent number: 7258856
    Abstract: Proteases having mitogenic activity isolated from the genus Carica are provided. In particular the proteases are cysteine proteases isolated from Carica candamarcensis. In addition, the recombinant forms of the protease, including fragments and mutants with substantial homology are provided. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions useful for treating wounds that include the disclosed proteases with mitogenic activity. A method of treating wounds is provided using the disclosed proteases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2007
    Inventors: Carlos E. Salas, Miriam T. P. Lopes, Abraham V. Schnidermann