Patents by Inventor Torahiko Nakashima

Torahiko Nakashima 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).

  • Methods and compositions of a novel serine protease inhibitor
    Publication number: 20040180371
    Abstract: The present invention describes a novel gene encoding a novel protein termed headpin (for head and neck serpin) that is homologous to known serine protease inhibitors. The invention describes methods and compositions of the nucleic acids, encoded proteins, antibodies, pharmaceuticals, cancer treatments, diagnostics and screens for modulators of headpin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2004
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Gary Clayman, Torahiko Nakashima, Paul Spring