Patents Assigned to University of Copenhagen
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Publication number: 20190338014Abstract: The present application provides inter alia a fusion protein comprising a polypeptide wherein the polypeptide consists of a fragment of invariant chain which is operably linked to an antigenic sequence and wherein the fragment of invariant chain consists of a portion of residues 17-97 of SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the portion comprises at least 5 contiguous residues from residues 77-92 of SEQ ID NO: 1.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2017Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicants: GLAXOSMITHKLINE BIOLOGICALS SA, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGENInventors: Maria Rosaria BASSI, Riccardo CORTESE, Anna Morena D'ALISE, Antonella FOLGORI, Peter Johannes HOLST, Alfredo NICOSIA
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Publication number: 20190307152Abstract: A method for obtaining an anthocyanin pigment color composition from carrot plants (preferably black carrot plants) comprising pre-harvest foliar spraying of an ethylene-releasing compound and the use of the obtained anthocyanin pigment color composition for coloring of an edible product or a pharmaceutical product.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: October 10, 2019Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, Chr. Hansen Natural Colors A/SInventors: Gregorio Barba ESPIN, Henrik Vlk LUETKEN, Bjarne JOERNSGAARD, Renate Petra Brigitte MUELLER, Tsaneta DZHANFEZOVA, Stephan GLIED, Bjoern MADSEN, Finn Thyge OKKELS
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Publication number: 20190298757Abstract: The present invention relates to a GI-cleansing composition comprising i) one or more gelling or swelling agents, ii) one or more laxative agents, iii) one of more taste-improving agents, and iv) water.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2017Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicants: UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, SJÆLLANDS UNIVERSITETSHOSPITALInventors: Daniel BAR-SHALOM, Peter VILMANN, Anette MÜLLERTZ, Jacob Kolstrup ZEDERKOF, Hanne HOLM, Jette JACOBSEN
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Patent number: 10403809Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a device and method for forming efficient quantum devices, in particular quantum devices that have not been contaminated in ex-situ processes. In particular the presently disclosed method can be applied for manufacturing of a Josephson junction which is an element in a tunable superconducting qubit.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: University of CopenhagenInventors: Peter Krogstrup, Charles M. Marcus
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Patent number: 10367132Abstract: The present disclosure relates to nanoscale device comprising an elongated crystalline nanostructure, such as a nanowire crystal, a nanowhisker crystal or a nanorod crystal, and a method for producing thereof. One embodiment relates to a nanoscale device comprising an elongated crystalline semiconductor nanostructure, such as a nanowire (crystal) or nanowhisker (crystal) or nanorod (crystal), having a plurality of substantially plane side facets, a crystalline structured first facet layer of a superconductor material covering at least a part of one or more of said side facets, and a second facet layer of a superconductor material covering at least a part of the first facet layer, the superconductor material of the second facet layer being different from the superconductor material of the first facet layer, wherein the crystalline structure of the semiconductor nanostructure is epitaxially matched with the crystalline structure of the first facet layer on the interface between the two crystalline structures.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2015Date of Patent: July 30, 2019Assignee: University of CopenhagenInventors: Peter Krogstrup, Thomas Sand Jespersen, Charles M. Marcus, Jesper Nygård
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Patent number: 10329573Abstract: The present disclosure embraces Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants, and considers rol transformation in Kalanchoë species and hybrids. Disclosed herein are methodology and the like for producing rol-transformed Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants, as well as resultant rol-transformed Kalanchoë interspecific hybrid plants with novel phenotypes.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, KNUD JEPSEN A/SInventors: Ellen Margrethe Skovsgaard Christensen, Renate Petra Brigitte Müller, Henrik Vlk Lütken, Josefine Nymark Hegelund, Line Jensen, Brian Christensen, Else Bollerup Jensen, Kai Lønne Nielsen
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Publication number: 20190151231Abstract: The present invention relates to non-aqueous topical compositions comprising a halogenated salicylanilide and the use of such compositions in the topical treatment or prevention of diseases and infections, particularly conditions caused by Gram-positive bacteria, for example the topical treatment or prevention of skin infections such as acne, atopic dermatitis and impetigo. Also disclosed are methods for preparing the gel composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: May 23, 2019Applicants: Union Therapeutics A/S, KØBENHAVNS UNIVERSITET (UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN)Inventors: Morten Otto Alexander SOMMER, Ping LI, Camilla Hasling FRANDSEN, Hanne Mørck NIELSEN, Petra Alexandra PRIEMEL, Thomas RADES
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Publication number: 20190133152Abstract: The invention relates to methods for preparing a beverage comprising at least 2 g/L ?-glucan, wherein said ?-glucans have an average molecular weight in the range of 80 to 200 kDa. The methods involve mashing barley kernels comprising at least 10% ?-glucans and having a ratio of DP3/DP4 in said ?-glucan of at least 3 in the presence of ?-amylase and endo-1,3(4)-?-glucanase activity. The beverages have a viscosity providing a good mouth-feel, and at the same time they comprise ?-glucans, which are able to aid in lowering LDL cholesterol levels. The beverages are generally stable and can be stored for months at room temperature without a significant decrease in ?-glucan content.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2017Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicants: Carlsberg Breweries A/S, University of CopenhagenInventors: Birthe MØLLER, Mette Skau MIKKELSEN, Morten Georg Jensen, Zoran GOJKOVIC
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Publication number: 20190126198Abstract: This invention relates to a method for cleaning air comprising one or more pollutants, the method comprising contacting the air with thermal decompositions products of ozone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2017Publication date: May 2, 2019Applicant: University of CopenhagenInventors: Matthew Stanley Johnsson, Andreww Charles Butcher, Carl Meusinger, Kristoffer Skovlund Kipinen
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Patent number: 10273413Abstract: Solvent consumption in supercritical ethanol, propanol or butanol treatment of either refined pre-extracted lignin or comparatively impure lignin-rich solid residual from hydrothermally pretreated lignocellulosic biomass can be minimized by conducting the reaction at very high loading of lignin to solvent. Comparatively impure, crude lignin-rich solid residual can be directly converted by supercritical alcohol treatment to significantly diesel-soluble lignin oil without requirement for pre-extraction or pre-solubilization of lignin or for added reaction promoters such as catalysts, hydrogen donor co-solvents, acids, based or H2 gas. O:C ratio of product oil can readily be obtained using crude lignin residual in such a process at levels 0.20 or lower.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignees: DANMARKS TEKNISKE UNIVERSITET, UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGENInventors: Joachim Bachmann Nielsen, Anders Jensen, Anker Degn Jensen
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Patent number: 10261250Abstract: An optical device comprising a planar waveguide and a quantum emitter is presented. The planar waveguide comprises a longitudinal extending guiding region with a first side and a second side. A first nanostructure is arranged on the first side of the guiding region, and a second nanostructure is arranged on the second side of the guiding region. The planar waveguide includes a first longitudinal region where the first nanostructure and the second nanostructure are arranged substantially glide-plane symmetric about the guiding region of the planar waveguide, and the quantum emitter is coupled to the first longitudinal region of the planar waveguide.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGENInventors: Sahand Mahmoodian, Immo Nathanael Söllner, Søren Stobbe, Peter Lodahl
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Patent number: 10240173Abstract: The invention described materials and methods for producing oxidized 13R-MO, such as forskolin. In particular, the invention describes P450s involved in oxidation of 13R-MO including CYP76AH8, CYP76AH11, CYP76AH15, CYP76AH17, CYP71D381 and CYP76AH9. Host organisms expressing one or more of these P450s are useful in the production of oxidized 13R-MO.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2018Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignees: University of Copenhagen, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Evolva SAInventors: Björn Hamberger, Birger Lindberg Møller, Eirini Pateraki, Johan Andersen-Ranberg, Niels Bjerg Jensen
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Patent number: 10177297Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor based Josephson junctions and their applications within the field of quantum computing, in particular a tuneable Josephson junction device has been used to construct a gateable transmon qubit. One embodiment relates to a Josephson junction comprising an elongated hybrid nanostructure comprising superconductor and semiconductor materials and a weak link, wherein the weak link is formed by a semiconductor segment of the elongated hybrid nanostructure wherein the superconductor material has been removed to provide a semiconductor weak link.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2015Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: University of CopenhagenInventors: Charles M. Marcus, Peter Krogstrup, Thomas Sand Jespersen, Jesper Nygård, Karl Petersson, Thorvald Larsen, Ferdinand Kuemmeth
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Patent number: 10174374Abstract: This invention relates to methods for the detection of a bovine that is affected by or carrier of brachyspina. It is based on the identification of a 3.3 Kb deletion in the bovine FANCI gene that is shown to cause the brachyspina syndrome. The present invention provides methods and uses for determining whether a bovine is affected by or carrier of brachyspina by analyzing its genomic DNA or its RNA. The methods can be used to perform marker assisted selection or genomic selection for increased fertility in said bovine.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignees: Universite de Liege, University of CopenhagenInventors: Michel Georges, Wouter Coppieters, Carole Charlier, Jørgen Steen Agerholm, Merete Fredholm, Peter Karlskov-Mortensen
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Publication number: 20180320242Abstract: Disclosed are methods for identifying microbes that associate with other microbes, and possess new or improved characteristics. Also disclosed are microbes isolated using the methods. Also disclosed are methods for using the microbes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2016Publication date: November 8, 2018Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGENInventors: Mette Nicolaisen, Stefan Olsson, Ole Nybro, Behnoushsadat Ghodsalavi, Deborah Jean Springer, Michael A. Furlan
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Patent number: 10086056Abstract: The invention relates to a virus-like particle (VLP) based vaccine. The virus-like particle constitutes a non-naturally occurring, ordered and repetitive antigen array display scaffold which can obtain a strong and long-lasting immune response in a subject. The VLP-based vaccine may be used for the prophylaxis and/or treatment of a disease including, but is not limited to, cancer, cardiovascular, infectious, chronic, neurological diseases/disorders, asthma, and/or immune-inflammatory diseases/disorders.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: University of CopenhagenInventors: Adam Frederik Sander Pedersen, Ali Salanti, Thor Theander, Susan Thrane, Christoph Mikkel Janitzek, Mette Ørskov Agerbaek, Morten Agertoug Nielsen, Jan Tobias Gustafsson
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Publication number: 20180271857Abstract: The invention relates to inhibitors of EZH2 for use in the treatment of cancers characterised by expression of mutated histone H3 having a mutation of amino acid number 27. The invention also relates to methods for predicting the efficacy of treatment of a cancer with an inhibitor of EZH2 by determining whether the cancer cells contain a gene encoding p16INK4A, wherein the presence of a gene encoding p16INK4A is indicative of efficacy of treatment of the cancer with an inhibitor of EZH2.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: September 27, 2018Applicant: University of CopenhagenInventors: Kristian HELIN, Faizaan MOHAMMAD, Jonas Westergaard HØJFELDT, Deo Prakash PANDEY, Simon WEISSMANN
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Publication number: 20180258152Abstract: Provided herein are glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)-derived peptide analogues, for example GIP(3-30), and their use as antagonists of the GIP receptor and for treatment of disorders such as obesity, diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2015Publication date: September 13, 2018Applicant: University of CopenhagenInventors: Alexander Hovard Sparre-Ulrich, Mette Marie Rosenkilde, Jens Juul Holst, Filip Krag Knop, Mikkel Bring Christensen, Lærke Smidt Gasbjerg
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Patent number: 10053703Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for preparing patchoulol, ?-santalene, and sclareol in transgenic moss cells that include heterologous nucleic acid molecules encoding a polypeptide or synthase capable of using FPP or GGPP as a substrate. Methods for producing the transgenic moss cell, as well as the transgenic moss cell itself are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignees: UNIVERSITY OF COPENHAGEN, FIRMENICH SAInventors: Henrik Simonsen, Dong-Fang Chen, Xin Zhan, Xiwu Pan, Brian Christopher King
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Patent number: 10053717Abstract: The invention described materials and methods for producing oxidized 13R-MO, such as forskolin. In particular, the invention describes P450s involved in oxidation of 13R-MO including CYP76AH8, CYP76AH11, CYP76AH15, CYP76AH17, CYP71D381 and CYP76AH9. Host organisms expressing one or more of these P450s are useful in the production of oxidized 13R-MO.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignees: University of Copenhagen, Danmarks Tekniske Universitet, Evolva SAInventors: Björn Hamberger, Birger Lindberg Møller, Eirini Pateraki, Johan Andersen-Ranberg, Niels Bjerg Jensen