Patents Assigned to AFB INTERNATIONAL
  • FELINE BITTER TASTE RECEPTORS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20140273001
    Abstract: A family of novel feline bitter taste receptors, referred to as feline TAS2R (fTAS2R), are disclosed herein. Isolated polynucleotides encoding the novel feline bitter taste receptors and chimeric polypeptides are also disclosed, as are expression vectors and host cells for expression of the novel feline bitter taste receptors. Methods of identifying compounds that bind to the novel feline bitter taste receptors and modulate their activity are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: AFB International
    Inventors: Michelle M. Sandau, Nancy E. Rawson
  • Palatability Enhancers for Pet Food and Methods of Manufacture
    Publication number: 20080085350
    Abstract: A method for producing a palatability enhancer for a companion animal food product, wherein the method includes combining at least one aroma chemical selected from 2-methylfuran, 2-methylpyrrole, 2-methyl-thiophene and dimethyl disulfide with an animal or vegetarian digest composition. Companion animal food products containing the palatability enhancer are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Applicant: AFB INTERNATIONAL
    Inventors: Zulin Shi, Hsi-Wen Chin, Bob Dull, Jim Fotos