Patents by Inventor Thomas Uzzell

Thomas Uzzell 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).

  • Hagfish cathelin-associated antimicrobial peptides and genes
    Publication number: 20040249143
    Abstract: The present invention includes <i>Myxine glutinosa</i> cathelin-associated antimicrobial peptides and genes encoding these peptides. The invention also includes compositions an methods for producing these peptides as well as method of preventing and treating microbial infections using these peptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: Thomas Uzzell, Ann E. Shinnar, Michael A. Zasloff
  • Family of linear antimicrobial peptides from hagfish intestine
    Patent number: 5734015
    Abstract: A new family of linear antimicrobial peptide from hagfish intestine is described. This invention relates to proteins with antimicrobial properties isolated from hagfish intestine and their corresponding chemical sequences.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 31, 1998
    Assignee: Magainin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
    Inventors: Ann Shinnar, Michael A. Zasloff, Thomas Uzzell