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  • Method for predicting tumor recurrence
    Patent number: 7238492
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods and kits for predicting recurrence of tumor or cancer in a mammal by calculating the ratio of the amount of Survivin to the amount of pro-apoptosis factor (PAF) in a physiological sample.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventor: Anthony D. Sandler
  • Compositions and methods for using a solid support to purify RNA
    Patent number: 7148343
    Abstract: Reagents, methods and kits for the purification of RNA from biological materials are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Gentra Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Jackson Bair, Jr., Ellen M. Heath, Heather Meehan, Kim Elayne Paulsen, John M. Wages, Jr.
  • Heterocyclic topoisomerase poisons
    Patent number: 6995154
    Abstract: The invention provides compounds of formula I: wherein R1 to R5 have any of the values defined in the specification, as well as pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds, compositions, or salts to treat cancer. In embodiments, R4 and R5 taken together can be a 3, 4, or 5 membered saturated or unsaturated chain comprising members selected from the group consisting of non-peroxide oxygen, sulfur, N(X), and carbon, optionally substituted by oxo; wherein each X is independently absent or is H, O, (C1–C4)alkyl, phenyl or benzyl; and wherein at least one of the chain members is an N—H group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Edmond J. LaVoie, Jung Sun Kim, Leroy Fong Liu