Patents by Inventor Irina Aleksandrovna Afonina

Irina Aleksandrovna Afonina 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).

  • Hybridization-triggered fluorescent detection of nucleic acids
    Patent number: 7297495
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for fluorescent detection of nucleic acids are provided. The compositions can be detected by fluorescence when hybridized to a nucleic acid containing a target sequence, but are non-fluorescent in the non-hybridized state. Alternatively, the fluorescence properties of the compositions change in a detectable manner upon hybridization to a nucleic acid containing a target sequence. Methods for synthesis and methods of use of the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2007
    Assignee: Epoch Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Dempcy, Irina Aleksandrovna Afonina, Nicolaas M. J. Vermeulen
  • Hybridization-triggered fluorescent detection of nucleic acids
    Patent number: 6951930
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for fluorescent detection of nucleic acids are provided. The compositions can be detected by fluorescence when hybridized to a nucleic acid containing a target sequence, but are non-fluorescent in the non-hybridized state. Alternatively, the fluorescence properties of the compositions change in a detectable manner upon hybridization to a nucleic acid containing a target sequence. Methods for synthesis and methods of use of the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2005
    Assignee: Epoch Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Dempcy, Irina Aleksandrovna Afonina, Nicolaas M. J. Vermeulen
  • Hybridization-triggered fluorescent detection of nucleic acids
    Publication number: 20030113765
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for fluorescent detection of nucleic acids are provided. The compositions can be detected by fluorescence when hybridized to a nucleic acid containing a target sequence, but are non-fluorescent in the non-hybridized state. Alternatively, the fluorescence properties of the compositions change in a detectable manner upon hybridization to a nucleic acid containing a target sequence. Methods for synthesis and methods of use of the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: June 19, 2003
    Applicant: Epoch Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Dempcy, Irina Aleksandrovna Afonina, Nicolaas M.J. Vermeulen
  • Hybridization-triggered fluorescent detection of nucleic acids
    Patent number: 6472153
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for fluorescent detection of nucleic acids are provided. The compositions can be detected by fluorescence when hybridized to a nucleic acid containing a target sequence, but are non-fluorescent in the non-hybridized state. Alternatively, the fluorescence properties of the compositions change in a detectable manner upon hybridization to a nucleic acid containing a target sequence. Methods for synthesis and methods of use of the compositions are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Epoch Biosciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert O. Dempcy, Irina Aleksandrovna Afonina, Nicolaas M. J. Vermeulen