Patents by Inventor Eric U. Selker

Eric U. Selker 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).

  • Inhibitor of DNA methylation
    Patent number: 8207142
    Abstract: Zebularine has hypomethylating activity, and can be used to inhibit, reverse, and/or reduce DNA methylation in vivo and in vitro. Methods are provided for treating methylation-linked conditions through the application of 2-pyrimidinone derivatives, such as Zebularine. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising such derivatives are also provided. Also provided are kits for use in inhibiting DNA methylation, which kits include an amount of a 2-pyrimidinone derivative.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2012
    Assignees: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, University of Oregon, University of Miami School of Medicine, University of Sounthern California, University of Miami
    Inventors: Eric U. Selker, Cindy B. Matsen, Peter A. Jones, Jonathan Cheng, Sheldon B. Greer, Victor E. Marquez