Patents by Inventor Pierre J. Verroust

Pierre J. Verroust 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).

  • Cubilin protein, DNA sequences encoding cubilin and uses thereof
    Patent number: 6586389
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel renal receptors for ligands. Cubilin and megalin are representative examples of such renal receptors. Also provided are potential uses of these renal receptors for treating toxicity in various tissues and for detecting renal damage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund
    Inventors: Pierre J. Verroust, Timothy G. Hammond