Patents by Inventor Fiona Lun

Fiona Lun 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).

  • Novel markers for prenatal diagnosis and monitoring
    Publication number: 20070275402
    Abstract: This application provides the use of novel fetal markers for prenatal diagnosis and monitoring of certain pregnancy-related conditions. More specifically, the invention resides in the discovery that certain CpG islands located on fetal chromosome 21 demonstrate a methylation profile that is distinct from that of the corresponding CpG islands located on maternal chromosome 21. This application also provides kits for diagnosing or monitoring of the relevant conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2007
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    Inventors: Yuk Lo, Rossa Chiu, Stephen Chim, Chunming Ding, Shengnan Jin, Tracy Lee, Fiona Lun