Patents by Inventor Robert T. Wheeler

Robert T. Wheeler 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).

  • Drug Induced Exposure Of The Fungal Pro-Inflammatory Molecule Beta-Glucan
    Publication number: 20080260724
    Abstract: Methods and reagents for screening for anti-microbial agents are provided. Diagnostic tools for assessing treatment of fungal infections are provided. Antimicrobial substances including substances useful for the treatment of fungal infections are provided. In some embodiments, the substances have antigen unmasking activity. In some embodiments the substances have fungicidal activity and surface antigen unmasking activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2008
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Applicant: WHITEHEAD INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
    Inventors: Robert T. Wheeler, Gerald R. Fink