Patents by Inventor Yves Bourbonnais

Yves Bourbonnais 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).

  • Candida albicans gene (CSA1) encoding a mycelial surface antigen, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 6320033
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Candida albicans gene (CSA1) encoding a surface protein. The present invention also relates to the surface protein and methods for using the protein or the gene for the detection, prophylaxis or treatment of candidal infection. The protein encoded is a surface antigen of Candida albicans yeast and mycelial forms, respectively. The mycelial surface antigen was shown to be present predominantly in the terminal third of the hyphal structures. CSA1 is a gene coding for a unique surface antigen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Université Laval
    Inventors: Yves Bourbonnais, Noëlla Deslauriers