Patents by Inventor David A. Pan

David A. Pan 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).

  • Diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes, proteins, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7429473
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, and methods of their use. In particular, the invention describes genes and proteins that exhibit both long-chain acyltransferase and acetyltransferase activity. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the transferase, as well as mutants and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type transferase. The present invention also relates to methods of using diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, including in their expression in transgenic organisms and in the production of acetyl-glycerides in plant oils, and in particular seed oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2008
    Assignee: Michigan State University
    Inventors: Anne Milcamps, David A. Pan, Michael R. Pollard
  • Diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes, proteins, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7122367
    Abstract: The present invention relates to diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, and methods of their use. In particular, the invention describes genes and proteins that exhibit both long-chain acyltransferase and acetyltransferase activity. The present invention encompasses both native and recombinant wild-type forms of the transferase, as well as mutants and variant forms, some of which possess altered characteristics relative to the wild-type transferase. The present invention also relates to methods of using diacylglycerol acyltransferase genes and proteins, including in their expression in transgenic organisms and in the production of acetyl-glycerides in plant oils, and in particular seed oils.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Board of Trustees Operating Michigan State University
    Inventors: Anne Milcamps, David A. Pan, Michael R. Pollard