This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Department of Health. Active years: 1995.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1995
Title: Innovations in Allergy Treatment: The Contributions of Pillarisetti V Roa
Introduction
Pillarisetti V Roa is a notable inventor based in Bengaluru, India. He has made significant contributions to the field of allergy research, particularly concerning crustacean allergens. His work has implications for the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, which affect many individuals worldwide.
Latest Patents
Pillarisetti V Roa holds a patent for "IgE-binding epitopes of a major heat-stable crustacean allergen derived." This patent describes a major heat-stable shrimp allergen characterized as a 34 kDa protein corresponding to shrimp tropomyosin. The patent identifies two IgE binding epitopes of this allergen with the sequences FLAEEADRK (SEQ ID NO: 1) and MQQLENDLDQVQESLLK (SEQ ID NO: 2). Both antigenic and allergenic activities of the allergen are associated with these two peptide fractions. The patent highlights that antibodies recognize this allergen as well as a homologous 34 kDa allergen from lobster, prawn, and crab, indicating that these antibodies recognize major cross-reacting IgE binding epitopes common to crustacea. The two epitopes are useful in diagnosing and treating allergies, particularly in desensitizing individuals allergic to shrimp and other crustacea. Variants and subfragments of the two epitopes display allergenicity, as assessed by reactions with allergen-specific IgE obtained from shrimp-sensitive patients.
Career Highlights
Pillarisetti V Roa works for the United States of America as represented by the Department of Health. His research has been pivotal in advancing our understanding of crustacean allergies and developing potential treatments.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Brian M Martin and Dean D Metcalfe, to further his research and innovations in allergy treatment.
Conclusion
Pillarisetti V Roa's contributions to allergy research, particularly through his patent on crustacean allergens, represent a significant advancement in the field. His work has the potential to improve the lives of many individuals suffering from allergies.
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