Patents by Inventor Vigdis T. Gautvik

Vigdis T. Gautvik 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).

  • Hypothalamus-specific polypeptides
    Patent number: 6635479
    Abstract: Disclosed are hypocretin polynucleotides and hypocretin polypeplides, as well as antibodies, oligonucleotides, diagnostic kits and methods, and therapeutic compositions and methods. Hypocretin, one of several novel liypothalamic-specific polypeptides identified isolated and sequenced, is localized to regions of the hypothalamus involved in appetite and feeding behavior. Hypocretin polypeptides are biologically active, producing electrical changes in neurons, lowering body temperature and reducing food intake.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: J. Gregor Sutcliffe, Kaare M. Gautvik, Luis De Lecea, Floyd E. Bloom, Patria E. Danielson, Vigdis T. Gautvik, Thomas S. Kilduff, Pamela E. Foye
  • Hypothalamus-specific polypeptides
    Publication number: 20030176666
    Abstract: Peptides and polypeptides found in the hypothalamus region of the mammalian brain are described, particularly hypocretin polypeptides and their uses. Hypocretin polypeptides are biologically active and produce electrical changes in neurons, lower body temperature, and reduce food intake.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2000
    Publication date: September 18, 2003
    Applicant: The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: J. Gregor Sutcliffe, Kaare M. Gautvik, Luis De Lecea, Floyd E. Bloom, Patria E. Danielson, Vigdis T. Gautvik, Thomas S. Kilduff, Pamela E. Foye