Patents by Inventor Nealen G. Laxpati

Nealen G. Laxpati 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).

  • Optogenetic inhibition of overactive neuronal activity
    Patent number: 10889628
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to recombinant proteins, vectors, and methods of treating neurological conditions by exposing neurons to an opsin and luciferase in the presence of a luciferin. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to treating or preventing epilepsy or seizures comprising administering an effective amount of a vector that encodes an opsin and luciferase in combination with a luciferin to a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventors: Robert E. Gross, Nealen G. Laxpati, Jack Tung, Ken Berglund