Patents by Inventor Nicolas Genoud

Nicolas Genoud 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).

  • Soluble Hybrid Prion Proteins And Their Use In The Diagnosis, Prevention And Treatment Of Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies
    Publication number: 20080287348
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a soluble hybrid protein, comprising at least a first polypeptide sequence derived from a prion protein PrPc that is capable of binding a protein responsible for transmissible spongiform encephalitis (PrPSc), and a second polypeptide sequence (tag), wherein said hybrid protein does not comprise a functional membrane anchor moiety. Also, the present invention is directed to the use of said hybrid proteins for the diagnosis of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies. In addition, the present invention relates to the use of said hybrid protein, a nucleic acid encoding said hybrid protein, a vector, and/or a host cell comprising a nucleic acid encoding said hybrid protein for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention or treatment of transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2004
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: University of Zuerich
    Inventors: Adriano Aguzzi, Nicolas Genoud, Alex Raeber