Patents by Inventor Heather E. Hallen

Heather E. Hallen 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).

  • Identification and use of genes encoding amatoxin and phallotoxin
    Patent number: 9518097
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising genes and peptides associated with cyclic peptide toxins and toxin production in mushrooms. In particular, the present invention relates to using genes and proteins from Amanita species encoding Amanita peptides, specifically relating to amatoxins and phallotoxins. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention also relates to methods for detecting Amanita peptide toxin genes for identifying Amanita peptide-producing mushrooms and for diagnosing suspected cases of mushroom poisoning. Further, the present inventions relate to providing kits for diagnosing and monitoring suspected cases of mushroom poisoning in patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Heather E. Hallen, Jonathan D. Walton, Hong Luo, John S. Scott-Craig
  • Identification And Use Of Genes Encoding Amatoxin And Phallotoxin
    Publication number: 20100267019
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods comprising genes and peptides associated with cyclic peptide toxins and toxin production in mushrooms. In particular, the present invention relates to using genes and proteins from Amanita species encoding Amanita peptides, specifically relating to amatoxins and phallotoxins. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention also relates to methods for detecting Amanita peptide toxin genes for identifying Amanita peptide-producing mushrooms and for diagnosing suspected cases of mushroom poisoning. Further, the present inventions relate to providing kits for diagnosing and monitoring suspected cases of mushroom poisoning in patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 21, 2010
    Inventors: Heather E. Hallen, John S. Scott-Craig, Jonathan D. Walton, Hong Luo