Patents by Inventor Whei F. Moriarty

Whei F. Moriarty 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).

  • Biomarker for identification of melanoma tumor cells
    Publication number: 20110091384
    Abstract: This invention relates to use of neuropilin-2 as a novel biomarker and therapeutic target for melanoma. The presence of neuropilin-2 can be used as a biomarker for diagnosing and detecting individuals suffering from or at risk for developing melanoma. Also described are methods of using neuropilin-2 to capture circulating melanoma cells. The present invention further relates to methods of treating an individual suffering from or at risk for developing melanoma with an agent that inhibits the activity of neuropilin-2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Rhoda M. Alani, Whei F. Moriarty