Patents by Inventor Rukiyah T. Van Dross-Anderson

Rukiyah T. Van Dross-Anderson 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).

  • Patent number: 11571401
    Abstract: Provided is a method of activating immune cells and/or an immune system response in a subject. The method may comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I): or a prodrug, derivative, and/or salt thereof. In some embodiments, the method comprises contacting an immune cell with a compound of Formula (I) or a prodrug, derivative, and/or salt thereof. Also provided are compounds, compositions, and kits for activating immune cells and/or an immune system response in a subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: East Carolina University
    Inventors: Rukiyah T. Van Dross-Anderson, Rene Escobedo
  • Publication number: 20200306212
    Abstract: Provided is a method of activating immune cells and/or an immune system response in a subject. The method may comprise administering to a subject an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I): or a prodrug, derivative, and/or salt thereof. In some embodiments, the method comprises contacting an immune cell with a compound of Formula (I) or a prodrug, derivative, and/or salt thereof. Also provided are compounds, compositions, and kits for activating immune cells and/or an immune system response in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2018
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Rukiyah T. Van Dross-Anderson, Rene Escobedo