Patents by Inventor Toshiyuki Takaki

Toshiyuki Takaki 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).

  • Antigens Targeted by Pathogenic T Cells in Type 1 Diabetes and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20090137485
    Abstract: Provided are polypeptides that are capable of binding a human HLA-A2 MHC class I molecule. Kits comprising these polypeptides in a container are also provided. Further provided are methods for determining whether a mammal is at risk for or has type 1 diabetes. Additionally provided are methods of preventing a CD8+ T cell that is cytotoxic to pancreatic islet ?-cells from destroying a ?-cell. Methods of treating a mammal that is at risk for type 1 diabetes are also provided, as are methods of treating a mammal that has type 1 diabetes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2006
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Teresa P. Dilorenzo, Toshiyuki Takaki, David V. Serreze, Michele Marron