Patents by Inventor Heidi Major Sleister

Heidi Major Sleister 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).

  • Compositions and methods for altering amino acid content of proteins
    Publication number: 20050229271
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for altering amino acid composition of a protein of interest are provided, particularly proteins whose three-dimensional structure is unknown. The method comprises creating interacting molecules to the native protein and selecting for engineered proteins which retain the native conformation by antibody binding. In this manner, the levels of essential amino acids in a protein can be increased yet the biological activity of the protein maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Rao, Heidi Major Sleister
  • Compositions and methods for altering amino acid content or proteins
    Publication number: 20050223424
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for altering amino acid composition of a protein of interest are provided, particularly proteins whose three-dimensional structure is unknown. The method comprises creating interacting molecules to the native protein and selecting for engineered proteins which retain the native conformation by antibody binding. In this manner, the levels of essential amino acids in a protein can be increased yet the biological activity of the protein maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: October 6, 2005
    Applicant: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Gururaj Rao, Heidi Major Sleister
  • Compositions and methods for altering amino acid content of proteins
    Patent number: 6946589
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for altering amino acid composition of a protein of interest are provided, particularly proteins whose three-dimensional structure is unknown. The method comprises creating interacting molecules to the native protein and selecting for engineered proteins which retain the native conformation by antibody binding. In this manner, the levels of essential amino acids in a protein can be increased yet the biological activity of the protein maintained. Also provided is an exemplary plant protein—Glycine max vegetative storage protein (VSP)—in which methionine levels have been increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2005
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Gururaj Rao, Heidi Major Sleister
  • Compositions and methods for altering amino acid content of proteins
    Patent number: 6905877
    Abstract: Methods and compositions for altering amino acid composition of a protein of interest are provided, particularly proteins whose three-dimensional structure is unknown. The method comprises creating interacting molecules to the native protein and selecting for engineered proteins which retain the native conformation by antibody binding. In this manner, the levels of essential amino acids in a protein can be increased yet the biological activity of the protein maintained. Also provided is an exemplary plant protein—Glycine max vegetative storage protein (VSP)—in which methionine levels have been increased.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2005
    Assignee: Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
    Inventors: A. Gururaj Rao, Heidi Major Sleister