Patents by Inventor A. Rao

A. Rao 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).

  • Alteration of amino acid compositions in seeds
    Publication number: 20060037109
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for enhancing the nutritional value of seeds and seeds produced by the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2005
    Publication date: February 16, 2006
    Inventors: Rudolf Jung, Virginia Dress, A. Rao, Jerome Ranch, Regina Higgins
  • Compositions and methods for altering amino acid content of proteins
    Publication number: 20050229271
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for altering amino acid composition of a protein of interest are provided, particularly proteins whose three-dimensional structure is unknown. The method comprises creating interacting molecules to the native protein and selecting for engineered proteins which retain the native conformation by antibody binding. In this manner, the levels of essential amino acids in a protein can be increased yet the biological activity of the protein maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Rao, Heidi Major Sleister