Patents by Inventor H. Horvitz

H. Horvitz 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).

  • Methods and compositions for controlling invertebrate pests
    Publication number: 20070078185
    Abstract: The invention features methods for controlling invertebrate pests using compositions that disrupt tyrosine decarboxylase activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: H. Horvitz, Mark Alkema
  • High throughput methods relating to microRNA expression analysis
    Publication number: 20060019286
    Abstract: The invention relates to methods and compositions for microRNA expression analysis using microarrays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: H. Horvitz, Eric Miska, Ezequiel Alvarez-Saavedra
  • CeSERT genes, proteins, and modulatory compounds
    Publication number: 20050166270
    Abstract: The invention features substantially pure nucleic acid sequences encoding wild-type or mutant serotonin reuptake transporter (SERT) polypeptides, as well as the polypeptides themselves. The invention also features methods for identifying modulators of the biological activity of a SERT and for identifying if such a modulator has a secondary target. In addition, the invention features methods for treating a condition in a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: H. Horvitz, Rajesh Ranganathan
  • Rb pathway and chromatin remodeling genes that antagonize let-60 Ras signaling
    Publication number: 20050069896
    Abstract: In general, the invention provides methods and compositions useful in the treatment of a neoplasia. These compositions include new components of the Rb pathway that function in chromatin remodeling and antagonize Ras signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2003
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: H. Horvitz, Craig Ceol, Erik Andersen
  • Nucleic acids and polypeptides required for cell survival in the absence of Rb
    Publication number: 20050019806
    Abstract: In general, the invention features nucleic acid and amino acid sequences required for cell survival in the absence of Rb. These sequences may be used in screening methods for identifying therapeutics for neoplasia treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: H. Horvitz, Michael Hurwitz