Patents by Inventor Mugunthu Dhananjeyan

Mugunthu Dhananjeyan has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Novel anthraquinones and process for the preparation and method of use thereof
    Publication number: 20050267307
    Abstract: A process for the preparation of hydroxyl substituted anthraquinones is described. The process couples a phthalic anhydride (substituted or unsubstituted) to benzene ring moiety substituted with at least two hydroxyl groups. Remaining hydroxy groups were converted to methoxy groups in some anthraquinones. The compounds are particularly useful for the treatment of parasitic diseases. Also, a method of treating or preventing malaria, filariasis schistosomiasis and other parasitic diseases using anthraquinones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Publication date: December 1, 2005
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Muraleedharan Nair, Mugunthu Dhananjeyan, Michael Kron, Youli Milev