Patents by Inventor Andrew R. Zinn

Andrew R. Zinn 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).

  • MORC gene compositions and methods of use
    Patent number: 6632934
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods comprising a novel mammalian gene, designated MORC, that is expressed in male germ cells. Also disclosed are polynucleotide compositions comprising a MORC gene from human and murine sources, and polypeptides encoded by these nucleic acid sequences. Methods for preparing MORC polypeptides, transformed host cells, and antibodies reactive with MORC polypeptides are also provided. In certain embodiments, the invention describes methods for diagnosing and treating infertility or testicular cancer, as well as methods for identifying MORC-related polynucleotide and polypeptide compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Randall W. Moreadith, Andrew R. Zinn, Mark L. Watson, Norimitsu Inoue, Karl D. Hess, George M. Albright