Patents by Inventor Vibhakar J. Shah

Vibhakar J. Shah 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).

  • Peptide-based nucleic acid mimics(PENAMS)
    Patent number: 5705333
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel nucleic acid mimics (termed "PENAMs") comprising a peptidic backbone and nucleotidic sidechains; the sidechains being oriented in such a way that the PENAM is homomorphous to target nucleic acids with which it can effectively hydrogen bond. Homomorphism is achieved by the incorporation of unusual sterochemical centers, including D-chiral centers and quasi-chiral centers, into the peptidic backbone. The PENAMs are useful for targeting nucleic acid sequences in order to modulate their activity in an "antisense" manner. Targeting can also be used to detect, isolate or modify target nucleic acids.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventors: Vibhakar J. Shah, George L. Kenyon, Irwin D. Kuntz
  • Carenadiol and derivatives
    Patent number: 4758597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to new synthetic compounds of the cannabinoid class, specifically carenadiol and its derivatives. This compound and its derivatives have been shown to have biological activity which indicates their usefulness in the treatment of patients with various neurological disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 19, 1988
    Assignee: University Patents, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold R. Martin, Paul F. Consroe, Vibhakar J. Shah