Patents by Inventor Chew Yee Ngan

Chew Yee Ngan 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).

  • REGULATORY ELEMENTS IN THE GENOME
    Publication number: 20230100105
    Abstract: The invention, in part, relates to assessing interactions between gene transcription enhancers and gene transcription repressor, identifying agents that modulate transcription, and use of methods and identified agents to prevent and treat diseases and conditions, such as cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Applicant: The Jackson Laboratory
    Inventors: Chia-Lin Wei, Chew Yee Ngan
  • Agents for enhancement of production of biofuel precursors in microalgae
    Patent number: 10472643
    Abstract: We identified 17 transcription factor genes that regulate lipid production and activity in an organism. We subsequently detailed characterization of one of them (psr1). Constructs, methods and systems for enhancing or increasing lipid production in an organism are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Chia-Lin Wei, Chew Yee Ngan, Chee Hong Wong, Cindy Choi
  • Agents For Enhancement Of Production Of Biofuel Precursors In Microalgae
    Publication number: 20190112615
    Abstract: We identified 17 transcription factor genes that regulate lipid production and activity in an organism. We subsequently detailed characterization of one of them (psr1). Constructs, methods and systems for enhancing or increasing lipid production in an organism are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Chia-Lin Wei, Chew Yee Ngan, Chee Hong Wong, Cindy Choi
  • Agents for enhancement of production of biofuel precursors in microalgae
    Patent number: 10155954
    Abstract: We identified 17 transcription factor genes that regulate lipid production and activity in an organism. We subsequently detailed characterization of one of them (psr1). Constructs, methods and systems for enhancing or increasing lipid production in an organism are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2018
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Chia-Lin Wei, Chew Yee Ngan, Chee Hong Wong, Cindy Choi
  • AGENTS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF PRODUCTION OF BIOFUEL PRECURSORS IN MICROALGAE
    Publication number: 20170016016
    Abstract: We identified 17 transcription factor genes that regulate lipid production and activity in an organism. We subsequently detailed characterization of one of them (psr1). Constructs, methods and systems for enhancing or increasing lipid production in an organism are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 19, 2017
    Inventors: Chia-Lin Wei, Chew Yee Ngan, Chee Hong Wong, Cindy Choi