Patents by Inventor Cherie Lee

Cherie Lee 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).

  • Use of complement protein C3 and its derivatives in enhancing mammalian embryo development
    Publication number: 20050055735
    Abstract: The present invention relates to complement proteins, in particular, C3 protein, and methods using the same for enhancing the development of preimplantation mammalian embryos in vitro for use in assisted reproductive technologies. In particular, the present invention relates to supplementation of complement C3 protein, its precursors, fragments, or derivatives, to culture media to improve the development of cultured embryos and, thereby, enhance pregnancy rates of in vitro fertilization.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 10, 2005
    Inventors: William Yeung, Calvin Lee, John Luk, Cherie Lee