Patents by Inventor Cherie Rao

Cherie 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).

  • Patent number: 7033793
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mouse model of dilated cardiomyopathy in which animals are deficient in the expression of a gene encoding a p53 binding protein-related protein (PRP). The invention also encompasses the mouse PRP gene and protein themselves as well as counterparts found in the human. The various genes and proteins can be used in making transgenic animals and in assays designed to determine the likelihood of an individual developing cardiomyopathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Beier, Bruce Herron, Cherie Rao
  • Publication number: 20030031680
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a mouse model of dilated cardiomyopathy in which animals are deficient in the expression of a gene encoding a p53 binding protein-related protein (PRP). The invention also encompasses the mouse PRP gene and protein themselves as well as counterparts found in the human. The various genes and proteins can be used in making transgenic animals and in assays designed to determine the likelihood of an individual developing cardiomyopathy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
    Inventors: David R. Beier, Bruce Herron, Cherie Rao