Patents by Inventor Roberto Latini
Roberto Latini 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).
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Publication number: 20230366894Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing atrial fibrillation in a subject, said method comprising the steps of a) determining the amount of total NT-proBNP in sample from the subject, b) determining the amount of unglycosylated NT-proBNP in a sample from the subject, c) calculating a score of the amounts determined in steps a) and b), d) comparing the calculated score with a reference score, and e) diagnosing atrial fibrillation in a subject.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Johann Karl, Peter Kastner, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Jennifer Marie Theresia Anna Meessen, Vinzent Rolny, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, André Ziegler
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Patent number: 11644472Abstract: A method for predicting the risk of recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation in a subject based on measuring the amount of the biomarker Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and optionally of at least one further biomarker in a sample from the subject is described. Also described is a method of diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation in a subject suspected to suffer from Atrial Fibrillation based on measuring the amount of the biomarker Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and optionally of at least one further biomarker in a sample from the subject. Also described are devices adapted to carry out the method of the present disclosure.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Herbert Andres, Dirk Block, Johann Karl, Peter Kastner, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Andre Ziegler, Edelgard Kaiser, Stefan Palme, Markus Thomas, Simona Barlera
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Publication number: 20230095167Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing atrial fibrillation in a subject, said method comprising the steps of determining the amount of BMP10 in a sample from the subject, and comparing the amount of BMP10 to a reference amount, whereby atrial fibrillation is to be assessed. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing heart failure based on the determination of BMP 10 in a sample from a subject. Further, the present invention relates to a method for predicting the risk of a subject of hospitalization due to heart failure based on the determination of a BMP10-type peptide in a sample from a subject. The present invention further pertains to antibodies which bind to one or more BMP10-type peptides such as NT-proBMP10.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Alfred Engel, Michael Gerg, Ute Jucknischke, Johann Karl, Peter Kastner, Thomas Meier, Lars Hillringhaus, Ulrich Schotten, Vinzent Rolny, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, André Ziegler, Roberto Latini, Jennifer Marie Theresia Anna Meessen
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Publication number: 20230062697Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing a recent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The method is based on the determination of the at least one marker selected from the group consisting of a cardiac Troponin, NT-proBNP (N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide), hsCRP, IL-6 (Interleukin-6) and IGFBP7 (Insulin like growth factor binding protein 7) in a sample from the subject, and on the comparison of the, thus, determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). Further, the present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject being treatable with anticoagulation therapy. Further envisaged are systems, reagents and kits used in performing the methods disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2022Publication date: March 2, 2023Inventors: Dirk Block, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Christian Zaugg, Andre Ziegler
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Publication number: 20220412991Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment. The method is based on the determination of the amount(s) of a cardiac Troponin and/or Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF-23) in a sample from the subject, and on the comparison of the, thus, determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). The present invention also relates to a system for performing an assessment whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment and to reagents and kits used in performing the methods disclosed herein. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a method for predicting the risk of mortality and/or of a cardiovascular event. Also encompassed is a method for diagnosing an early stage of LVH in a subject having a preserved left ventricular ejection.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2022Publication date: December 29, 2022Inventors: Dirk Block, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Christian Zaugg
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Patent number: 11454634Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment. The method is based on the determination of the amount(s) of a cardiac Troponin and/or Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF-23) in a sample from the subject, and on the comparison of the, thus, determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). The present invention also relates to a system for performing an assessment whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment and to reagents and kits used in performing the methods disclosed herein. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a method for predicting the risk of mortality and/or of a cardiovascular event. Also encompassed is a method for diagnosing an early stage of LVH in a subject having a preserved left ventricular ejection.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Block, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Christian Zaugg
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Publication number: 20210156875Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing atrial fibrillation in a subject, said method comprising the steps of determining the amount of DKK3 in a sample from the subject, and comparing the amount of DKK3 to a reference amount, whereby atrial fibrillation is to be assessed. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing heart failure and/or at least one structural or functional abnormality of the heart associated with heart failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicants: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Universitaet Maastricht, Academisch Ziekenhuis MaastrichtInventors: Johann Karl, Peter Kastner, Roberto Latini, Vinzent Rolny, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Andre Ziegler, Manuel Dietrich, Jennifer Meessen, Ulrich Schotten
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Publication number: 20200371114Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for predicting the risk of a subject of rapidly progressing to chronic heart failure and/or of hospitalization due to chronic heart failure and/or death. The method is based on the determination of at least one biomarker selected from the group consisting of a BNP-type peptide, IGFBP7 (IGF binding protein 7), a cardiac Troponin, soluble ST2 (sST2), FGF-23 (Fibroblast Growth Factor 23), and Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF-15), in a sample of a subject. The method may further encompass the assessment of the presence or absence of (i) abnormal midwall fractional shortening or (ii) left ventricular hypertrophy. Further envisaged by the present invention are devices adapted to carry out the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Dirk Block, Christian Zaugg, Thomas Dieterle, Edelgard Kaiser, Johann Karl, Vinzent Rolny, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen
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Patent number: 10557858Abstract: Described is a method for predicting the risk of a subject of rapidly progressing to chronic heart failure and/or of hospitalization due to chronic heart failure and/or death. The method is based on the determination of at least one biomarker selected from B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) or N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP), IGFBP7 (IGF binding protein 7), a cardiac Troponin, soluble ST2 (sST2), FGF-23 (Fibroblast Growth Factor 23), and Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF-15), in a sample of a subject along with the assessment of the presence or absence of (i) abnormal midwall fractional shortening or (ii) left ventricular hypertrophy.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Dirk Block, Christian Zaugg, Thomas Dieterle, Edelgard Kaiser, Johann Karl, Vinzent Rolny, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen
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Publication number: 20190353666Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for predicting the risk of recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation in a subject based on determining the amount of the biomarker Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and optionally of at least one further biomarker in a sample from the subject. The present disclosure also contemplates a method of diagnosing Atrial Fibrillation in a subject suspected to suffer from Atrial Fibrillation based on determining the amount of the biomarker Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and optionally of at least one further biomarker in a sample from the subject. Further envisaged are devices adapted to carry out the method of the present disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2018Publication date: November 21, 2019Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Herbert Andres, Dirk Block, Johann Karl, Peter Kastner, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Andre Ziegler, Edelgard Kaiser, Stefan Palme, Markus Thomas, Simona Barlera
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Publication number: 20190162737Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing atrial fibrillation in a subject, said method comprising the steps of determining the amount of ESM-1 in a sample from the subject, and comparing the amount of ESM-1 to a reference amount, whereby atrial fibrillation is to be assessed. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for diagnosing heart failure and/or at least one structural or functional abnormality of the heart associated with heart failure.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicants: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Maastricht University Medical CenterInventors: Johann Karl, Peter Kastner, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Andre Ziegler, Manuel Dietrich, Ulrich Schotten, Vinzent Rolny
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Publication number: 20180196067Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment. The method is based on the determination of the amount(s) of a cardiac Troponin and/or Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF-23) in a sample from the subject, and on the comparison of the, thus, determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). The present invention also relates to a system for performing an assessment whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment and to reagents and kits used in performing the methods disclosed herein. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a method for predicting the risk of mortality and/or of a cardiovascular event. Also encompassed is a method for diagnosing an early stage of LVH in a subject having a preserved left ventricular ejection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.Inventors: Dirk Block, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Christian Zaugg
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Publication number: 20170227552Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for predicting the risk of a subject of rapidly progressing to chronic heart failure and/or of hospitalization due to chronic heart failure and/or death. The method is based on the determination of at least one biomarker selected from the group consisting of a BNP-type peptide, IGFBP7 (IGF binding protein 7), a cardiac Troponin, soluble ST2 (sST2), FGF-23 (Fibroblast Growth Factor 23), and Growth Differentiation Factor 15 (GDF-15), in a sample of a subject. The method may further encompass the assessment of the presence or absence of (i) abnormal midwall fractional shortening or (ii) left ventricular hypertrophy. Further envisaged by the present invention are devices adapted to carry out the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Dirk Block, Christian Zaugg, Thomas Dieterle, Edelgard Kaiser, Johann Karl, Vinzent Rolny, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen
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Publication number: 20170074892Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing a recent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The method is based on the determination of the at least one marker selected from the group consisting of a cardiac Troponin, NT-proBNP (N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide), hsCRP, IL-6 (Interleukin-6) and IGFBP7 (Insulin like growth factor binding protein 7) in a sample from the subject, and on the comparison of the, thus, determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). Further, the present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject being treatable with anticoagulation therapy. Further envisaged are systems, reagents and kits used in performing the methods disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventors: Dirk Block, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Christian Zaugg, Andre Ziegler
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Publication number: 20150233946Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for diagnosing a recent paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. The method is based on the determination of the at least one marker selected from the group consisting of a cardiac Troponin, NT-proBNP (N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide), hsCRP, IL-6 (Interleukin-6) and IGFBP7 (Insulin like growth factor binding protein 7) in a sample from the subject, and on the comparison of the, thus, determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). Further, the present invention relates to a method for identifying a subject being treatable with anticoagulation therapy. Further envisaged are systems, reagents and kits used in performing the methods disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: August 20, 2015Inventors: Dirk Block, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Christian Zaugg, Andre Ziegler
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Publication number: 20150185230Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for assessing whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment. The method is based on the determination of the amount(s) of a cardiac Troponin and/or Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 (FGF-23) in a sample from the subject, and on the comparison of the, thus, determined amount(s) with a reference amount (reference amounts). The present invention also relates to a system for performing an assessment whether a subject shall be subjected to an imaging based diagnostic assessment and to reagents and kits used in performing the methods disclosed herein. Moreover, the present invention is directed to a method for predicting the risk of mortality and/or of a cardiovascular event. Also encompassed is a method for diagnosing an early stage of LVH in a subject having a preserved left ventricular ejection.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2015Publication date: July 2, 2015Inventors: Dirk Block, Roberto Latini, Serge Masson, Ursula-Henrike Wienhues-Thelen, Christian Zaugg
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Patent number: 7550269Abstract: A method for the early determination of the risk of death or heart failure in infarction patients, and the risk of death, relapse or complications in ictus patients, the method being based on the determination of PTX3 from plasma or blood.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2006Date of Patent: June 23, 2009Inventors: Roberto Latini, Giuseppi Peri, Alberto Mantovani, Aldo P. Maggioni
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Publication number: 20060286617Abstract: A method for the early determination of the risk of death or heart failure in infarction patients, and the risk of death, relapse or complications in ictus patients, the method being based on the determination of PTX3 from plasma or blood.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2006Publication date: December 21, 2006Inventors: Roberto Latini, Giuseppi Peri, Alberto Mantovani, Aldo Maggioni
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Publication number: 20040137544Abstract: A method for the early determination of the risk of death or heart failure in infarction patients, and the risk of death, relapse or complications in ictus patients, the method being based on the determination of PTX3 from plasma or blood.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Inventors: Roberto Latini, Giuseppi Peri, Alberto Mantovani, Aldo P. Maggioni