Patents by Inventor Irene Y. Cheung

Irene Y. Cheung 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).

  • DECTIN-1 (CLEC7A) SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISM AS A BIOMARKER FOR PREDICTING ANTIBODY RESPONSE WHEN USING BETA-GLUCAN AS A VACCINE ADJUVANT
    Publication number: 20230338493
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to methods for determining whether a patient will show an enhanced immunogenic response to vaccines when using ?-glucan as a vaccine adjuvant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Irene Y. Cheung, Nai-Kong V. Cheung
  • Detection of gd2 synthase mrna and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20040115688
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method to measure GD2 synthase mRNA comprising steps of: (a) obtaining a mRNA sample; (b) performing real-time quantitative RT-PCR on the sample using appropriate primers of GD2 synthase; and (c) determining the amount of GD2 synthase mRNA. The invention also provides a method to diagnose a subject which bears cancer expressing GD2 synthase. Furthermore, this invention provides a method to stage a cancer expressing GD2 synthase in a subject. Finally, this invention provides a kit for detection of GD2 synthase.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2003
    Publication date: June 17, 2004
    Inventors: Irene Y. Cheung, Nai-King V Cheung