Patents by Inventor George H. Shimer, Jr.

George H. Shimer, Jr. 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).

  • Method to identify fungal genes useful as antifungal targets
    Patent number: 6505126
    Abstract: The invention provides methods for identifying nucleic acids and polypeptides derived from fungi that are useful as antifungal targets for diagnosis and/or treatment of fungal diseases. The invention also provides isolated fungal-specific nucleic acids and polypeptides comprising antifungal targets. Methods for identifying antifungal agents that interact with and/or alter the function the antifungal targets are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignees: Schering-Plough Corporation, Genome Therapeutics Corporation
    Inventors: Roberta S. Hare, George H. Miller, Karen J. Shaw, George H. Shimer, Jr.