Patents by Inventor Debra Everton Akin

Debra Everton Akin 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).

  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF CANCERS AND PATHOGENIC INFECTIONS
    Publication number: 20120141491
    Abstract: The subject application provides small compounds that are able to increase/enhance autophagy in various cells. These compounds are useful in augmenting existing treatments of various cancers, microbial/viral infections, and neurodegenerative diseases. Thus, the subject application also provides methods of treating various types of cancers, microbial/viral infections, and neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: University of Florida Research Foundation Inc.
    Inventors: William A. Dunn, Debra Everton Akin, Brian Keith Law