Patents by Inventor Philipp W. Raess

Philipp W. Raess 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).

  • Methods for modulating cholecystokinin expression
    Publication number: 20080255064
    Abstract: The invention provides a method for upregulating cholecystokinin (CCK) expression in mammalian pancreatic islets by administrating a CCK upregulating agent. The increased CCK expression activates islet cell proliferation triggering an increase in pancreatic ?-cell mass and plasma insulin levels. Accordingly, methods to produce a replenishable supply of islet cells and to ameliorate the symptoms associated with diabetes are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Inventors: Alan D. Attie, Mark P. Gray-Keller, Hong Lan, Philipp W. Raess