Patents by Inventor Hiroaki Tabara

Hiroaki Tabara 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).

  • Patent number: 10358653
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignees: The Carnegie Institution of Washington, The University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20160208280
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2016
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig c. Mello
  • Patent number: 9102939
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignees: The Carnegie Institution of Washington, The University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20140350083
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 8580754
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignees: Carnegie Institution of Washington, The University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Andrew Z. Fire, Stephen A. Kostas, Mary K. Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20130230492
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2012
    Publication date: September 5, 2013
    Applicants: THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, CARNEGIE INSTITUTION OF WASHINGTON
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20130029425
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 8283329
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignees: The Carnegie Institution of Washington, The University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Andrew Z. Fire, Stephen A. Kostas, Mary K. Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 7759463
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Craig C. Mello, Hiroaki Tabara, Andrew Fire, Alla Grishok
  • Patent number: 7622633
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Carnegie Institution of Washington
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 7560438
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignees: The Carnegie Institution of Washington, The University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Patent number: 7538095
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignees: The Carnegie Institution of Washington, The University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20080305543
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Craig C. Mello, Andrew Fire, Hiroaki Tabara, Alla Grishok
  • Publication number: 20080248576
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicants: Carnegie Institution of Washington, the, University of Massachusetts, the
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel E. Driver, Craig C. Mello
  • Publication number: 20080081373
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 3, 2008
    Applicants: The Carnegie Institution of Washington, The University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel Driver, Craig Mello
  • Publication number: 20080050342
    Abstract: A process is provided of introducing an RNA into a living cell to inhibit gene expression of a target gene in that cell. The process may be practiced ex vivo or in vivo. The RNA has a region with double-stranded structure. Inhibition is sequence-specific in that the nucleotide sequences of the duplex region of the RNA and of a portion of the target gene are identical. The present invention is distinguished from prior art interference in gene expression by antisense or triple-strand methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Andrew Fire, Stephen Kostas, Mary Montgomery, Lisa Timmons, SiQun Xu, Hiroaki Tabara, Samuel Driver, Craig Mello
  • Patent number: 7282564
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignees: University of Massachusetts, Carnegie Institute of Washington
    Inventors: Craig C. Mello, Andrew Fire, Hiroaki Tabara, Alla Grishok
  • Publication number: 20060024798
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS
    Inventors: Craig Mello, Andrew Fire, Hiroaki Tabara, Alla Grishok
  • Publication number: 20050100913
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: May 12, 2005
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL
    Inventors: Craig Mello, Andrew Fire, Hiroaki Tabara, Alla Grishok
  • Publication number: 20040265839
    Abstract: Genes involved in double-stranded RNA interference (RNAi pathway genes) are identified and used to investigate the RNAi pathway. The genes and their products are also useful for modulating RNAi pathway activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL
    Inventors: Craig C. Mello, Andrew Fire, Hiroaki Tabara, Alla Grishok