Patents by Inventor Sheldon Greer

Sheldon Greer 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).

  • Inhibitor of dna methylation
    Publication number: 20050119201
    Abstract: Zebularine has hypomethylating activity, and can be used to inhibit, reverse, and/or reduce DNA methylation in vivo and in vitro. Methods are provided for treating methylation-linked conditions through the application of 2-pyrimidinone derivatives, such as Zebularine. Compositions, including pharmaceutical compositions, comprising such derivatives are also provided. Also provided are kits for use in inhibiting DNA methylation, which kits include an amount of a 2-pyrimidinone derivative.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: Eric Selker, Cindy Matsen, Peter Jones, Jonathan Cheng, Sheldon Greer, Victor Marquez
  • Antiviral composition and method of treating virus diseases
    Patent number: 4210638
    Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions suitable for the treatment of Herpes or Herpes-like viruses are disclosed, wherein the compositions contain 5-trifluoromethyl-2'-deoxycytidine and a cytidine deaminase inhibitor. Also disclosed are methods of treating patients suffering from a disease caused by a Herpes or Herpes-like virus, with the method comprising administering to the patient a therapeutically effective amount of 5-trifluoromethyl-2'-deoxycytidine and a cytidine deaminase inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1978
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1980
    Assignees: PCR, Inc., University of Miami
    Inventor: Sheldon Greer