Sebastien Degot

Title: Innovations by Sebastien Degot in Muscle-Related Disorders

Introduction

Sebastien Degot is an accomplished inventor based in Grenoble, France. He has made significant contributions to the field of muscle-related disorders through his innovative patents. With a total of 2 patents, his work focuses on improving the understanding and treatment of muscle physiology and pathophysiology.

Latest Patents

Degot's latest patents include a high throughput and functional screening method for muscle-related disorders. This invention relates to a method for high throughput screening of compounds using automated cell-based assays that assess skeletal muscle cells' contractility, morphology, and metabolism. The method aims to predict the efficacy of compounds on applications linked with muscle processes. It involves providing an in vitro culture of myotubes, adding compounds, and determining their effects on muscle features or disorders.

Another notable patent is a device and method for standardizing myoblast differentiation into myotubes. This invention includes a substrate and at least one cell-adhesive pattern for culturing myoblasts. The design promotes cell differentiation into myotubes while constraining their elongation, thus enhancing the standardization of the differentiation process.

Career Highlights

Sebastien Degot works at Cytoo, a company known for its innovative approaches in cell biology. His work at Cytoo has allowed him to collaborate with other talented individuals in the field, further advancing research in muscle-related disorders.

Collaborations

Degot has collaborated with coworkers Yoran Margaron and Mathieu Fernandes, contributing to the development of innovative solutions in muscle research.

Conclusion

Sebastien Degot's contributions to the field of muscle-related disorders through his patents demonstrate his commitment to advancing medical science. His innovative methods and devices hold promise for improving treatments and understanding of muscle physiology.