Patents by Inventor Peter G. Medveczky

Peter G. Medveczky 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).

  • Inhibition of replication of oncogenic herpesviruses
    Patent number: 8697095
    Abstract: A method of treating gamma oncogenic herpesviruses, in vivo, through use of Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC inhibits KSHV and EBV reactivation as well as inhibiting lytic replication of MHV 68 and HVS in vitro. Specifically, THC inhibits immediate early gene ORF 50 promoter activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Maria M. Medveczky, Peter G. Medveczky, Tracy Sherwood, Thomas W. Klein, Herman Friedman
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING SUBTELOMERE DNA SEQUENCE
    Publication number: 20120122700
    Abstract: The subject invention pertains to methods for rapid and accurate determination of subtelomere DNA sequences. Also provided are kits for determination of subtelomere sequences and uses of chromosomal terminal sequences for studying pathogenesis and treatment of diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: University of South Florida
    Inventors: Peter G. Medveczky, Maria M. Medveczky, Jesse H. Arbuckle