Patents by Inventor Shuqian Liu

Shuqian Liu 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).

  • Microcystins as agents for treatment of cancer
    Patent number: 9006173
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of microcystins as agents for treatment of cancer. Also provided are methods of screening for microcystins with improved cytotoxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Noel R. Monks, Shuqian Liu, Jeffrey A. Moscow
  • Compositions and methods for selectively targeting cancer cells using a thiaminase compound
    Patent number: 8663632
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of treating cancer using a thiaminase compound are described. The presently-disclosed subject matter includes a method of treating cancer by administering a thiaminase compound and a thiamine-dependent enzyme inhibitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Jeffrey Moscow, Shuqian Liu, Younsoo Bae
  • Microcystins as agents for treatment of cancer
    Publication number: 20070275885
    Abstract: This invention relates to the use of microcystins as agents for treatment of cancer. Also provided are methods of screening for microcystins with improved cytotoxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
    Inventors: Noel Monk, Shuqian Liu, Jeffrey Moscow