Patents by Inventor Stephen Authur Parent

Stephen Authur Parent 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).

  • DNA encoding 1,3 beta-D glucan synthase subunits
    Patent number: 5821353
    Abstract: DNA molecules encoding proteins involved in biosynthesis of 1,3-beta-D glucan are identified, cloned, expressed and used in in vitro assays to screen for antifungal compounds, including compounds that affect cell wall biosynthesis. The invention includes but is not limited to the purified DNA molecules, assays employing the DNA molecules, proteins encoded by the DNA molecules, cells expressing the DNA molecules and altered forms of the molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Cameron M. Douglas, Gary L. Chrebet, Joseph Clemas, Mohammed El-Sherbeini, Forrest Foor, Jennifer Nielsen Kahn, Rosemarie Kelly, Jean A. Marrinan, Nancy R. Morin, Janet C. Onishi, Stephen Authur Parent, Naasa M. Ramadan, Elizabeth A. Register, Gan-Ju Shei