Patents by Inventor Alisa Huffaker

Alisa Huffaker 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).

  • Peptide regulation of maize defense responses
    Patent number: 9181309
    Abstract: Herein is identified a novel gene, ZmproPEP3, encoding a bioactive peptide, ZmPEP3, from Zea mays, wherein the peptide finds utility in regulating expression of both herbivory-defense regulating signals, herbivore and pathogen defense genes, production of defense-related metabolites, inducing broad antimicrobial activity and increasing plant volatiles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: The United States of America, as represented by The Secretary of Agriculture
    Inventors: Alisa Huffaker, Eric A Schmelz
  • Plant defense signal peptides
    Patent number: 9109039
    Abstract: A 23 amino acid peptide, AtPep1, plays an important role as a signaling component of the innate immune system of Arabidopsis. The peptide precursor gene is transcribed in response to elicitors generated by pathogens, and AtPep1 is produced to amplify the signaling pathways. Seven paralogs of the AtproPep1 gene have been identified in the Arabidopsis genome, and orthologs have been identified in species of several agriculturally important families. AtPep1 and its paralogs and orthologs play important roles as endogenous signals to amplify innate immunity. The sequences of two AtPep1 receptors from Arabidopsis are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: Washington State University
    Inventors: Clarence A. Ryan, Gregory L. Pearce, Alisa Huffaker, Yube Yamaguchi
  • PLANT DEFENSE SIGNAL PEPTIDES
    Publication number: 20140137298
    Abstract: A 23 amino acid peptide, AtPep1, plays an important role as a signaling component of the innate immune system of Arabidopsis. The peptide precursor gene is transcribed in response to elicitors generated by pathogens, and AtPep1 is produced to amplify the signaling pathways. Seven paralogs of the AtproPep1 gene have been identified in the Arabidopsis genome, and orthologs have been identified in species of several agriculturally important families. AtPep1 and its paralogs and orthologs play important roles as endogenous signals to amplify innate immunity. The sequences of two AtPep1 receptors from Arabidopsis are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Clarence A. Ryan, Gregory L. Pearce, Alisa Huffaker, Yube Yamaguchi
  • Plant defense signal peptides
    Patent number: 8686224
    Abstract: A 23 amino acid peptide, AtPep1, plays an important role as a signaling component of the innate immune system of Arabidopsis. The peptide precursor gene is transcribed in response to elicitors generated by pathogens, and AtPep1 is produced to amplify the signaling pathways. Seven paralogs of the AtproPep1 gene have been identified in the Arabidopsis genome, and orthologs have been identified in species of several agriculturally important families. AtPep1 and its paralogs and orthologs play important roles as endogenous signals to amplify innate immunity. The sequences of two AtPep1 receptors from Arabidopsis are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Gregory L. Pearce, Alisa Huffaker, Yube Yamaguchi, Patricia Louise Ryan
  • Plant Defense Signal Peptides
    Publication number: 20130061352
    Abstract: A 23 amino acid peptide, AtPep1, plays an important role as a signaling component of the innate immune system of Arabidopsis. The peptide precursor gene is transcribed in response to elicitors generated by pathogens, and AtPep1 is produced to amplify the signaling pathways. Seven paralogs of the AtproPep1 gene have been identified in the Arabidopsis genome, and orthologs have been identified in species of several agriculturally important families. AtPep1 and its paralogs and orthologs play important roles as endogenous signals to amplify innate immunity. The sequences of two AtPep1 receptors from Arabidopsis are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Gregory Z. Pearce, Alisa Huffaker, Yube Yamaguchi, Patricia Louise Ryan
  • Plant defense signal peptides
    Publication number: 20090300802
    Abstract: A 23 amino acid peptide, AtPep1, plays an important role as a signaling component of the innate immune system of Arabidopsis. The peptide precursor gene is transcribed in response to elicitors generated by pathogens, and AtPep1 is produced to amplify the signaling pathways. Seven paralogs of the AtproPep1 gene have been identified in the Arabidopsis genome, and orthologs have been identified in species of several agriculturally important families. AtPep1 and its paralogs and orthologs play important roles as endogenous signals to amplify innate immunity. The sequences of two AtPep1 receptors from Arabidopsis are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Inventors: Clarence A. Ryan, Patricia Louise Ryan, Gregory L. Pearce, Alisa Huffaker, Yube Yamaguchi
  • Plant Defense Signal Peptides
    Publication number: 20090119793
    Abstract: A 23 amino acid peptide, AtPtpl, plays an important role as a signaling component of the innate immune system of Arabidopsis. The peptide precursor gene is transcribed in response to elicitors generated by pathogens, and AtPep1 is produced to amplify the signaling pathways. Seven paralogs of the AtproPep1 gene have been identified in the Arabidopsis genome, and orthologs have been identified in species of several agriculturally important families. AtPcpl and its paralogs and orthologs play important roles as endogenous signals to amplify innate immunity. The sequence of two AtPep1 receptors from Arabidopsis are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2006
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Washington State University Research Foundation
    Inventors: Clarence A. Ryan, Patricia Louise Ryan, Gregory L. Pearce, Alisa Huffaker, Yube Yamaguchi