Patents by Inventor Tracy Hussell

Tracy Hussell 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).

  • Compositions and Methods Relating to Modulation of Immune System Components
    Publication number: 20100015143
    Abstract: A composition comprising a molecular blockade agent to a costimulatory molecule which costimulatory molecule satisfies the following criteria: a. absent in naÊve or resting T-lymphocytes; b. inducible; c. expressed; and d. prominent at the height of an immunopathological response, such as a disease/condition response. Preferably, the costimulatory molecule is OX40 and the molecular blockade agent is an antibody or antibody fragment having antibody activity to OX40. Further, the system may involve modulation of the molecular signal pathway of the aforesaid costimulatory molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Tracy Hussell, James W. Larrick, George L. Foltin
  • Uses of agents that bind immune system components
    Publication number: 20050069548
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of one or more compounds that can inhibit immune system costimulation by OX40 in the preparation of pharmaceutical compositions to treat, ameliorate or prevent diseases associated with virus, bacteria or other infective agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2002
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Applicant: IMPERIAL COLLEGE INNOVATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Tracy Hussell, Ian Humphreys