Patents by Inventor Olli Raitakari

Olli Raitakari 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).

  • Method for enhancing endothelial function in humans
    Publication number: 20030049250
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a method for enhancing the endothelial function in humans, comprising administering to the person an NPY receptor active agent, wherein said receptor is present in the endothelial tissue. Furthermore, the invention concerns methods for the treatment or prevention of atherosclerotic vascular diseases; vascular spasm associated with angina pectoris; micro- or macrovascular complications of diabetes; premature ejaculation and impotence; or any disease or disorder where a deficit in the formation of nitric oxide for the vascular endothelium appears evident, said methods comprising administering to the person an NPY receptor active agent, wherein said receptor is present in the endothelial tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2001
    Publication date: March 13, 2003
    Inventors: Matti Karvonen, Markku Koulu, Ullamari Pesonen, Tapani Ronnemaa, Mikko Jarvisalo, Laura Jartti, Olli Raitakari