Patents by Inventor Victor D. Ramirez

Victor D. Ramirez 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).

  • Detection reagent and antibody specific for dopamine releasing protein
    Patent number: 5330895
    Abstract: Dopamine releasing protein (DARP) is a protein which stimulates release of dopamine from dopaminergic neurons, and is effective at extremely low concentrations. DARP is useful for stimulating vertebrate nervous systems, and for treatment of Parkinson's disease. Antibodies to DARP are useful for inhibiting dopamine release, and for quantifying the concentration of DARP in samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1994
    Inventors: Victor D. Ramirez, Frank Marcus
  • Dopamine releasing protein and antibody
    Patent number: 5149786
    Abstract: Dopamine releasing protein (DARP) is a protein which stimulates release of dopamine from dopaminergic neurons, and is effective at extremely low concentrations. DARP is useful for stimulating vertebrate nervous systems, and potentially for treatment of Parkinson's disease. Antibodies to DARP are useful for inhibiting dopamine release, and for quantifying the concentration of DARP in samples.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 22, 1992
    Assignee: Chiron Corporation
    Inventors: Victor D. Ramirez, Frank Marcus