Raffi Van Aroian

 

 

 

 

 

UMassMed Faculty Page

Inventions:

Title: Anthelmintic Compositions and Methods. UMMS16-43; Patent Pending. 

• This technology is based on the novel discovery that crystal proteins are highly potent anthelmintics. The invention comprises compositions and methods to treat a parasitic worm infection by administering to a subject a recombinant gram-positive bacterium expressing a crystal protein. The invention further discloses combination therapies wherein the recombinant bacteria is combined with a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist.

  • Technology: Small Molecules, Agricultural Chem  
  • Applications: Anthelmintic, Parasitic worm 

 

Innovation Topics: Small Molecules, Agricultural Chem, Anthelmintic, Parasitic worm