Patents by Inventor Michael Epis

Michael Epis 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).

  • MicroRNAs and Uses Thereof
    Publication number: 20150126581
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for inhibiting expression of DOHH in a cell, and for inhibiting hypusination of eIF5A in a cell, the methods comprising contacting a cell with a miRNA or a nucleic acid molecule encoding the miRNA, wherein the miRNA binds to the 3?UTR of the DOHH mRNA and wherein binding results in a reduction in DOHH expression. Also provided are methods for reducing cellular proliferation and for treating diseases associated with abnormal cellular proliferation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: The University of Western Australia
    Inventors: Peter Leedman, Keith Giles, Michael Epis, Andrew Barker