Patents by Inventor Theresa A. Young

Theresa A. Young 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).

  • Mycoplasma polypeptides
    Publication number: 20050287163
    Abstract: The invention provides methods and materials related to mycoplasma. For example, the invention provides mycoplasma polypeptides having the ability to increase calcium release from cells (e.g., porcine ciliated tracheal cells) as well as antibodies that bind to such mycoplasma polypeptides. In addition, the invention provides methods for identifying inhibitors of mycoplasma-induced calcium release from porcine ciliated tracheal cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2003
    Publication date: December 29, 2005
    Applicant: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.
    Inventors: Walter Hsu, Theresa Young, Richard Ross, En-Min Zhou
  • Gene signature of electroshock therapy and methods of use
    Publication number: 20040152107
    Abstract: Gene signatures associated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and/or electroconvulsive seizures (ECS) are disclosed. Such “signatures” are useful, e.g., for diagnosing and treating neuropsychiatric disorders such as major depressive disorder (MDD), bipolar affective disorder (BAD) and psychotic depression. Such methods are therefore also provided here. The invention additionally provides screening methods that use gene signatures of the invention to identify new therapeutic compounds for treating these disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: C. Anthony Altar, Pascal Laeng, Theresa A. Young, Vinod D. Charles