Patents by Inventor Robert C. Smart

Robert C. Smart 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).

  • Method of treating alopecia
    Publication number: 20030162757
    Abstract: A method of enhancing hair growth or treating alopecia in a subject uses topically administered estrogen receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical formulations comprising estrogen receptor antagonists are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2003
    Publication date: August 28, 2003
    Inventors: Robert C. Smart, Hye-Sun Oh
  • CCAAT/enhancer binding protein-beta (C/EBPbeta) is a molecular target for cancer treatment
    Publication number: 20030083304
    Abstract: A method of inhibiting C/EBP&bgr; activity in a cell is carried out by treating the cell with a compound that disrupts the C/EBP&bgr; signaling pathway. Methods of identifying compounds useful for carrying out such treatments are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Robert C. Smart, Songyun Zhu, Peter J. Johnson, G. Esta Sterneck
  • Method of treating alopecia
    Patent number: 6555532
    Abstract: A method of enhancing hair growth or treating alopecia in a subject uses topically administered estrogen receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical formulations comprising estrogen receptor antagonists are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Robert C. Smart, Hye-Sun Oh
  • Method of treating alopecia
    Patent number: 6204258
    Abstract: A method of enhancing hair growth or treating alopecia in a subject uses topically administered estrogen receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical formulations comprising estrogen receptor antagonists are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2001
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Robert C. Smart, Hye-Sun Oh
  • Method of treating alopecia
    Patent number: 5965551
    Abstract: A method of enhancing hair growth or treating alopecia in a subject uses topically administered estrogen receptor antagonists. Pharmaceutical formulations comprising estrogen receptor antagonists are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Robert C. Smart, Hye-Sun Oh