Patents Assigned to Apollo Genetics
  • Neuroprotective effects of polycyclic phenolic compounds
    Patent number: 5859001
    Abstract: This application relates to the use of non-estrogen compounds having a terminal phenol group in a four-ring cyclopentanophenanthrene compound structure for conferring neuroprotection to cells and for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1999
    Assignees: University of Florida Research Foundation, Inc., Apollo Genetics
    Inventors: James W Simpkins, Katherine Gordon, Pattie S. Green