Patents by Inventor Monique Erard

Monique Erard 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).

  • Nf-hev compositions and methods of use
    Publication number: 20070042978
    Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to NF-HEV nuclear factor genes and polypeptides. Other aspects related to the use of NF-HEV nuclear factor genes and polypeptides. Other aspects related to the use of NF-HEV nuclear factor polynucleotides and polypeptides expressed in endothelial cells from chronically inflamed tissues, particularly in high endothelial venules endothelial cells (HEVECs) and endothelial cells from HEV-like vessels and small blood vessels, in connection with rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn's disease. Aspects of the invention also relates to drug screening assays for identifying compounds capable of modulating NF-HEV activity, wherein such compounds can be used in inhibiting or preventing chronic inflammation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 22, 2007
    Inventors: Jean-Philippe Girard, Luc Aguilar, Monique Erard, Guttorm Haraldsen, Espen Baekkevold, Marjan Veuger, Per Brandtzaeg