Patents by Inventor Mona Dvir-Ginzberg

Mona Dvir-Ginzberg 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).

  • Scaffolding for tissue regeneration or repair
    Patent number: 9127254
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bioresorbable scaffolding for tissue regeneration or repair. The present invention describes an epithelial organoid comprising an aggregate of epithelial cells predominantly expressing markers associated with differentiated cell types, and an aggregate which assumes a structure or performs a function associated with an epithelial organ or a fragment thereof. The present invention also provides a method of treating a subject in need of repair or replacement of an organ or a portion thereof; and/or a method of treating a subject with a disease or disorder which impairs or abrogates a liver, kidney, pancreas, thyroid or pituitary function. The present invention also describes an epithelial graft or artificial organ comprising spheroids, organoids or a combination thereof, and a kit for implantable epithelial graft formation comprising organoids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignee: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Research and Development Authority
    Inventors: Smadar Cohen, Mona Dvir-Ginzberg
  • SCAFFOLDING FOR TISSUE REGENERATION OR REPAIR
    Publication number: 20100145470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bioresorbable scaffolding for tissue regeneration or repair. The present invention describes an epithelial organoid comprising an aggregate of epithelial cells predominantly expressing markers associated with differentiated cell types, and an aggregate which assumes a structure or performs a function associated with an epithelial organ or a fragment thereof. The present invention also provides a method of treating a subject in need of repair or replacement of an organ or a portion thereof; and/or a method of treating a subject with a disease or disorder which impairs or abrogates a liver, kidney, pancreas, thyroid or pituitary function. The present invention also describes an epithelial graft or artificial organ comprising spheroids, organoids or a combination thereof, and a kit for implantable epithelial graft formation comprising organoids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Smadar Cohen, Mona Dvir-Ginzberg