Patents Examined by Bronwer M. Loeb
  • Reagents and methods for identifying and modulating expression of genes regulated by p21
    Patent number: 6706491
    Abstract: This invention provides methods and reagents for identifying genes involved in cell cycle progression, growth promotion, modulation of apoptosis, cellular senescence and aging, and methods for identifying compounds that inhibit or potentiate cellular senescence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2004
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
    Inventors: Bey-Dih Chang, Igor B. Roninson
  • Compositions and method for regulation of transcription
    Patent number: 6479653
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel fusion proteins which activate transcription, to nucleic acid constructs encoding the proteins and their use in the genetic engineering of cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2002
    Assignee: ARIAD Gene Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Sridaran Natesan, Michael Z. Gilman