JAMES VERSALOVIC, MD PHD
Medical Practice at Fannin St, Houston, TX

License number
Texas L4157
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Molecular Genetic Pathology
License number
Texas L4157
Category
Medical Practice
Type
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Address
Address
6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
Phone
(832) 824-1866
(832) 825-1032 (Fax)

Personal information

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Name
Address
Phone
James Versalovic, age 60
534 S 3Rd St, Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 392-0624
James Versalovic, age 60
2102 Macarthur St, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 432-9938

Professional information

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Chief Of Pathology At Texas Children's Hospital

Position:
Professor of Pathology at Baylor College of Medicine, Chief of Pathology at Texas Children's Hospital
Location:
Houston, Texas Area
Industry:
Research
Work:
Baylor College of Medicine since Apr 2009 - Professor of Pathology Texas Children's Hospital since Dec 2001 - Chief of Pathology Bacterial Barcodes 2000 - 2004 - Scientific Advisor Massachusetts General Hospital Jul 1996 - Nov 2001 - Department of Pathology
Education:
Baylor College of Medicine 1987 - 1995
MD PhD, Medicine
The University of Texas at Austin 1982 - 1986
BA, Plan II


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James Versalovic, Houston TX

Specialties:
Pathology, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine, Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, Gastroenterology
Work:
Feigin Center
1102 Bates Ave, Houston, TX 77030
Education:
Baylor College of Medicine (1995)


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Dr. James Versalovic, Houston TX - MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Specialties:
Molecular Genetic Pathology
Address:
6621 Fannin St SUITE WB1100, Houston 77030
(832) 824-1866 (Phone), (832) 825-1032 (Fax)
1102 Bates Ave SUITE 830, Houston 77030
(832) 824-2213 (Phone), (832) 825-1165 (Fax)
1102 Bates Ave SUITE 830, Houston 77030
Certifications:
Clinical Pathology, 1999, Molecular Genetic Pathology, 2001
Awards:
Healthgrades Honor Roll
Languages:
English
Hospitals:
6621 Fannin St SUITE WB1100, Houston 77030
1102 Bates Ave SUITE 830, Houston 77030
1102 Bates Ave SUITE 830, Houston 77030
Diagnostic Center Hospital
6447 Main St, Houston 77030
Education:
Medical School
Baylor Coll Of Med
Graduated: 1994
Mass Gen Hospital


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Fingerprinting Bacterial Strains Using Repetitive Dna Sequence Amplification

US Patent:
5691136, Nov 25, 1997
Filed:
Aug 24, 1993
Appl. No.:
8/111077
Inventors:
James R. Lupski - Houston TX
James Versalovic - Houston TX
Thearith Koeuth - Houston TX
Assignee:
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston TX
International Classification:
C12Q 168, C12P 1934
US Classification:
435 6
Abstract:
Oligonucleotide primers and methods for identifying strains of bacteria by genomic fingerprinting are described. The methods are applicable to a variety of samples. The testing procedure includes amplifying the bacterial DNA in the sample to be tested by adding a pair of outwardly-directed primers to the sample. The primers are capable of hybridizing to repetitive DNA sequences in the bacterial DNA and extending outwardly from one hybridizable repetitive sequence to another hybridizable repetitive sequence. After amplification the extension products are separated by size and the specific strain of bacteria is determined by measuring the pattern of sized extension products. The procedure to identify strains of bacteria by fingerprinting has a variety of uses including: identifying bacteria in infections, agriculture and horticulture plots, bioremediation, food monitoring, production monitoring and quality assurance and quality control.


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Fingerprinting Bacterial Strains Using Repetitive Dna Sequence Amplification

US Patent:
5523217, Jun 4, 1996
Filed:
May 25, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/248848
Inventors:
James R. Lupski - Houston TX
Thearith Koeuth - Houston TX
James Versalovic - Houston TX
Assignee:
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston TX
International Classification:
C12P 1934, C12Q 168, C07H 2104
US Classification:
435 912
Abstract:
Oligonucleotide primers and methods for identifying strains of bacteria by genomic fingerprinting are described. The methods are applicable to a variety of samples. The testing procedure includes amplifying the bacterial DNA in the sample to be tested by adding a pair of outwardly-directed primers to the sample. The primers are capable of hybridizing to repetitive DNA sequences in the bacterial DNA and extending outwardly from one hybridizable repetitive sequence to another hybridizable repetitive sequence. After amplification the extension products are separated by size and the specific strain of bacteria is determined by measuring the pattern of sized extension products. The procedure to identify strains of bacteria by fingerprinting has a variety of uses including: identifying bacteria in infections, agriculture and horticulture plots, bioremediation, food monitoring, production monitoring and quality assurance and quality control.


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Anti-Inflammatory Activity From Lactic Acid Bacteria

US Patent:
2004020, Oct 21, 2004
Filed:
Jan 29, 2004
Appl. No.:
10/767317
Inventors:
James Versalovic - Houston TX, US
Jeremy Pena - Houston TX, US
Eamonn Connolly - Lidingo, SE
International Classification:
A61K035/00, C12N001/20
US Classification:
424/115000, 435/252900
Abstract:
In the present invention, lactic acid bacteria produce soluble factors (such as peptides or proteins) that block inflammatory responses in a mechanism that depends on G proteins and is post-transcriptional to effectively block protein production or secretion by cells.


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Immunomodulatory Properties Of Lactobacillus Strains

US Patent:
2014006, Mar 6, 2014
Filed:
Nov 7, 2013
Appl. No.:
14/074480
Inventors:
Delphine Saulnier - Bresse sur Grosne, FR
James Versalovic - Houston TX, US
Bo Mollstam - Lerum, SE
International Classification:
A61K 35/74
US Classification:
4352529
Abstract:
A specific method is provided of improving immunomodulatory properties of strains using growth media with a specific primary carbon source, including a method of increasing the anti-inflammatory effect of non-pathogenic anti-inflammatory bacterial strains, by the use of specific growth conditions.


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Production And Use Of Bacterial Histamine

US Patent:
2013014, Jun 13, 2013
Filed:
Feb 13, 2013
Appl. No.:
13/765947
Inventors:
James Versalovic - Houston TX, US
Carissa Michelle Thomas - Houston TX, US
Eamonn Connolly - Lindingo, SE
International Classification:
A61K 35/74, A61K 31/4172
US Classification:
424 9345, 435 611, 4352529
Abstract:
A method is provided of selecting specific probiotic lactic acid bacteria producing histamine and the use of such strains for beneficial effects for mammals. The method includes selecting a lactic acid bacterial strain for use in the local production of histamine in a mammal, and further comprises screening bacteria for the presence of an. active histidine operon and selecting a strain which has an active histidine operon and is capable of producing histamine. Preferably said strain is selected for its ability to produce histamine at a level of greater than 250 pg/ml. The present invention further provides products comprising the strains obtainable by the selection methods of the invention for use in the local production, of histamine in a mammal, in particular for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of inflammatory conditions.


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Production And Use Of Bacterial Histamine

US Patent:
2013002, Jan 24, 2013
Filed:
Jul 19, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/552686
Inventors:
James Versalovic - Houston TX, US
Carissa Michelle Thomas - Houston TX, US
Eamonn Connolly - Lindingo, SE
International Classification:
A61K 35/74, A61P 1/00, C12N 1/20, A61P 15/02, G01N 33/53, C12Q 1/04, A61P 29/00, A61P 1/04
US Classification:
424 9345, 435 792, 435 34, 4352529
Abstract:
A method is provided of selecting specific probiotic lactic acid bacteria producing histamine and the use of such strains for beneficial effects for mammals. The method includes selecting a lactic acid bacterial strain for use in the local production of histamine in a mammal, and further comprises screening bacteria for the presence of an active histidine operon and selecting a strain which has an active histidine operon and is capable of producing histamine. Preferably said strain is selected for its ability to produce histamine at a level of greater than 250 pg/ml. The present invention further provides products comprising the strains obtainable by the selection methods of the invention for use in the local production of histamine in a mammal, in particular for use in the treatment or prophylaxis of inflammatory conditions.


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Immunomodulatory Properties Of Lactobacillus Strains

US Patent:
2011029, Dec 1, 2011
Filed:
Feb 1, 2011
Appl. No.:
12/931482
Inventors:
Delphine Saulnier - Bresse sur Grosne, FR
James Versalovic - Houston TX, US
Bo Mollstam - Lerum, SE
International Classification:
A61K 39/02, A61K 9/48, A61K 35/74, A61P 37/02, A61P 29/00
US Classification:
424451, 4242341, 424 9345
Abstract:
A specific method is provided of improving immunomodulatory properties of strains using growth media with a specific primary carbon source, including a method of increasing the anti-inflammatory effect of non-pathogenic anti-inflammatory bacterial strains, by the use of specific growth conditions.