Patents by Inventor Michael C. Justice

Michael C. Justice 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).

  • Novel sordarin derivative isolated from culture fermentations and functions as an antifungal agent
    Publication number: 20040242904
    Abstract: A novel sordarin derivative was isolated from fungal cultures. The compound is useful in the treatment and/or prevention of human and animal fungal infections, as well as in the control of phytopathogenic fungi in crops. Two novel cultures of fungi, ATCC No. PTA-3862 and ATCC No. PTA-3861 can be used to ferment and produce the present compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Publication date: December 2, 2004
    Inventors: Angelo Basilio, Javier Collado, Maria Teresa Diez, Ziqiang Guan, Guy H Harris, Michael C Justice, Jennifer Nielsen-Kahn, Mythili S Shastry
  • Protein elongation factor 2 as a target for antifungal and antiparasitic agents
    Publication number: 20020160441
    Abstract: Inhibition of protein elongation factor 2 provides a target for identifying potential antifungal and antiparasitic compounds. EF2 inhibitors are useful as therapeutic agents against fungal and parasitic infections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Nielsen-Kahn, Michael C. Justice, Dennis M. Schmatz, Ming-Jo Hsu, Theresa W. Ku
  • Protein elongation factor 2 as a target for antifungal and antiparasitic agents
    Patent number: 6096511
    Abstract: Inhibition of protein elongation factor 2 provides a target for identifying potential antifungal and antiparasitic compounds. EF2 inhibitors are useful as therapeutic agents against fungal and parasitic infections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Merck & Co., Inc.
    Inventors: Jennifer Nielsen-Kahn, Michael C. Justice, Dennis M. Schmatz, Ming-Jo Hsu, Theresa W. Ku