Patents by Inventor Philippe Costet

Philippe Costet 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).

  • Retinoid-based methods for altering macrophage cholesterol
    Publication number: 20060009520
    Abstract: This invention provides methods for increasing cholesterol efflux from a macrophage and decreasing the amount of cholesterol in a macrophage, preferably using a retinoid. This invention also provides methods for increasing the survival time of a cholesterol-loaded macrophage and decreasing the likelihood that a cholesterol-loaded macrophage will contribute to the progression of atherosclerosis, preferably using a retinoid. Finally, this invention provides related therapeutic methods and articles of manufacture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Inventors: Alan Tall, Florent LaLanne, Philippe Costet