Patents by Inventor Teruhiko Toyo-Oka

Teruhiko Toyo-Oka 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).

  • Agent for gene therapy of dilated cardiomyopathy
    Patent number: 6589523
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a gene expression vector which is obtained by inserting a gene encoding sarcoglycan into an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector. By administering the gene expression vector of the present invention to a living body in vivo, a sarcoglycan can be continuously expressed in the living body, so that the restoration of &agr;-, &bgr;-, &ggr;- and &dgr;-sarcoglycan components can be accompanied and the heart function of the patient of dilated cardiomyopathy can be improved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2003
    Inventor: Teruhiko Toyo-Oka
  • Agent for gene therapy of dilated cardomyopathy
    Publication number: 20010029040
    Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a gene expression vector which is obtained by inserting a gene encoding sarcoglycan into an adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector. By administering the gene expression vector of the present invention to a living body in vivo, a sarcoglycan can be continuously expressed in the living body, so that the restoration of &agr;, &bgr;, &ggr;- and &dgr;-sarcoglycan components can be accompanied and the heart function of the patient of dilated cardiomyopathy can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2001
    Publication date: October 11, 2001
    Inventor: Teruhiko Toyo-Oka