Patents by Inventor Robert Munford

Robert Munford 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).

  • Compositions and methods for the diagnosis and treatment of organophosphate toxicity
    Publication number: 20020151068
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods of gene therapy to prevent or treat exposure to organophosphate (OP) toxins, such as that observed in Gulf War Syndrome patients. In particular, vectors comprising the PON1 gene, which express the enzyme paraoxonase, can be used to prevent damage from OP toxins when given prior to exposure, or to reduce the toxic effects after exposure. Depending on the PON1 isotype (R or Q), protection against particular toxins may be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Robert Haley, Alan Varley, Robert Munford