Patents by Inventor Theodore Thederahn

Theodore Thederahn 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).

  • Molecular analysis of hair follicles for disease
    Publication number: 20060024705
    Abstract: Methods are provided for the analysis of gene expression utilizing RNA from hair follicles. Methods are also provided for evaluation of the biological activity of a candidate substance, genetic diagnosis, and evaluation of disease, each involving analysis of gene expression utilizing RNA from hair follicles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Centola, Theodore Thederahn, Mark Frank, Richard Cadwell, Igor Dozmorov, Cherie Chappell
  • Methods and compositions for diagnosing and treating hypotrichosis simplex
    Publication number: 20030211065
    Abstract: This invention relates to the identification of genes linked to hair loss and the retardation of hair growth. In one embodiment, the invention relates to the identification of a gene, a mutation of which plays a role in the onset of a nonsyndromic alopecia, such as hytrichosis simplex of the scalp (HSS). More particularly, it relates to the corneodesmosin (CDSN) gene, which encodes the protein known as corneodesmosin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Elon Pras, Etgar Levy-Nissenbaum, Moshe Frydman, Theodore Thederahn