Patents by Inventor Seppo Meri

Seppo Meri 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 OF PROTECTING CELLS
    Publication number: 20110217724
    Abstract: Provided is a method for protecting stem cells in a clinical graft against destruction induced by the complement system by adding to the graft at least one factor capable of inhibiting the complement. Also provided is a method for protecting stem cells in a clinical graft against destruction induced by the complement system using a factor capable of inhibiting the complement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SUOMEN PUNAINEN RISTI VERIPALVELU
    Inventors: Taina Jaatinen, Seppo Meri, Sami Junnikkala, Jarmo Laine, Jukka Partanen
  • BINDING OF COMPLEMENT FACTOR H TO C-REACTIVE PROTEIN
    Publication number: 20100143950
    Abstract: The invention relates to a correlation between serum complement Factor H levels and binding to C-reactive protein (CRP) and risk of developing age-related macular degeneration. The invention provides methods for screening a subject to assess risk of developing AMD. The invention also provides methods for screening for agents useful to treat AMD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2007
    Publication date: June 10, 2010
    Inventors: Gregory S. Hageman, Seppo Meri