Patents by Inventor Kwok Wang Hung

Kwok Wang Hung 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).

  • EphA4 inhibitors as neuroprotective agents
    Patent number: 9629830
    Abstract: Provided is the discovery of the role of EphA4 signaling in neurodegenerative disorders involving ?-amyloid induced neurotoxicity such as Alzheimer's Disease. New therapeutic methods, therapeutic agents, and kits for treating diseases caused or exacerbated by overactivated EphA4 signaling are provided. Also provided are methods for identifying additional compounds as therapeutic agents useful for treating conditions involving overly active EphA4 signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk Yu Ip, Kit Yu Fu, Fanny Chui Fun Ip, Wing Yu Fu, Shuo Gu, Xuhui Huang, Kwok Wang Hung