Patents by Inventor Tjerk Johannes A. Visser

Tjerk Johannes A. Visser 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).

  • Vectors for enhanced expression of VEGF for atrial disease treatment
    Patent number: 7223740
    Abstract: The invention provides a vector which is capable of the expression of a vascular endothelial growth factor wherein the vector comprises a modified PCMV promoter. The invention further provides use of a vector which is capable of and expressing a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) for the regulation of endothelial function, angiogenesis and arteriogenesis. The invention further comprises use of a vector which is capable of the expression of a vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) for the prophylactic treatment of arterial diseases and/or bone marrow diseases and/or neural diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Fornix Biosciences N.V.
    Inventors: Tjerk Johannes A. Visser, Folkert Feiko Roossien, Carola Jacoba M. Ubink-Bontekoe