Patents by Inventor Howard Y. Chang

Howard Y. Chang 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).

  • Publication number: 20240076637
    Abstract: Methods for labeling and imaging the accessible genome using a transposase are disclosed. In some embodiments, a bifunctional transposase complex or transposome is used to insert adaptors comprising chemical tags selectively at accessible sites in the genome where active regulatory DNA is located. Various chemical tags can be used for labeling DNA at insertion sites, including, for example, fluorescent dyes for fluorescence imaging, metal particles for electron microscopy or magnetic manipulation of DNA, isotopic labels, or biotin or other ligands, haptens, substrates, or inhibitors that are recognized by streptavidin, antibodies, enzymes, or receptors. Labeling DNA in this manner can be used to provide spatial information regarding the positioning of regulatory DNA in the genome and makes possible the imaging and sorting of cells based on the status of their regulatory DNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf, Xingqi Chen, Jason Buenrostro
  • Publication number: 20230407317
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant circular RNA (circRNA) molecules comprising an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) operably linked to a protein-coding nucleic acid sequence. The IRES includes at least one RNA secondary structure element; and a sequence region that is complementary to an 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Methods of producing a protein in a cell using the recombinant circRNA molecules are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, Chun-Kan Chen
  • Publication number: 20230383300
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of modulating an innate immune response with circular RNAs are disclosed. In particular, the disclosure relates to methods for modifying an RNA by circularization and the use of circular RNAs generated with exogenous introns to stimulate an innate immune response or circular RNAs generated with endogenous introns to prevent immune recognition of foreign RNA.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, Ye Grace Chen, Bali Pulendran, Sudhir Kasturi
  • Patent number: 11814627
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of modulating an innate immune response with circular RNAs are disclosed. In particular, the disclosure relates to methods for modifying an RNA by circularization and the use of circular RNAs generated with exogenous introns to stimulate an innate immune response or circular RNAs generated with endogenous introns to prevent immune recognition of foreign RNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignees: THE BOARD OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, EMORY UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, Ye Grace Chen, Bali Pulendran, Sudhir Kasturi
  • Publication number: 20230348971
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for analyzing polynucleotides such as genomic DNA. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: (a) treating chromatin isolated from a population of cells with an insertional enzyme complex to produce tagged fragments of genomic DNA; (b) sequencing a portion of the tagged fragments to produce a plurality of sequence reads; and (c) making an epigenetic map of a region of the genome of the cells by mapping information obtained from the sequence reads to the region. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Inventors: Paul Giresi, Jason D. Buenrostro, Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf
  • Patent number: 11685924
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant circular RNA (circRNA) molecules comprising an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) operably linked to a protein-coding nucleic acid sequence. The IRES includes at least one RNA secondary structure element; and a sequence region that is complementary to an 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Methods of producing a protein in a cell using the recombinant circRNA molecules are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, Chun-Kan Chen
  • Patent number: 11680253
    Abstract: Methods for labeling and imaging the accessible genome using a transposase are disclosed. In some embodiments, a bifunctional transposase complex or transposome is used to insert adaptors comprising chemical tags selectively at accessible sites in the genome where active regulatory DNA is located. Various chemical tags can be used for labeling DNA at insertion sites, including, for example, fluorescent dyes for fluorescence imaging, metal particles for electron microscopy or magnetic manipulation of DNA, isotopic labels, or biotin or other ligands, haptens, substrates, or inhibitors that are recognized by streptavidin, antibodies, enzymes, or receptors. Labeling DNA in this manner can be used to provide spatial information regarding the positioning of regulatory DNA in the genome and makes possible the imaging and sorting of cells based on the status of their regulatory DNA.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf, Xingqi Chen, Jason Buenrostro
  • Publication number: 20230125935
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant circular RNA (circRNA) molecules comprising an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) operably linked to a protein-coding nucleic acid sequence. The IRES includes at least one RNA secondary structure element; and a sequence region that is complementary to an 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Methods of producing a protein in a cell using the recombinant circRNA molecules are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, Chun-Kan Chen
  • Patent number: 11597974
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for analyzing polynucleotides such as genomic DNA. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: (a) treating chromatin isolated from a population of cells with an insertional enzyme complex to produce tagged fragments of genomic DNA; (b) sequencing a portion of the tagged fragments to produce a plurality of sequence reads; and (c) making an epigenetic map of a region of the genome of the cells by mapping information obtained from the sequence reads to the region. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Paul Giresi, Jason D. Buenrostro, Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf
  • Publication number: 20230039520
    Abstract: Methods and systems to reduce neurotoxicity associated with the treatment of CD19+ B-cell hyperproliferative disorders are disclosed. Neurotoxicity is reduced by the use of agents that protect CD19+ neurovascular pericytes and/or CD19+ vSMCs from attack by CD19-targeted therapy, and by modification of CD19-targeted therapy to avoid CD19+ pericytes and/or CD19+ vSMCs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Ansuman SATPATHY, Howard Y. CHANG, Kevin R. PARKER
  • Patent number: 11560567
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant circular RNA (circRNA) molecules comprising an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) operably linked to a protein-coding nucleic acid sequence. The IRES includes at least one RNA secondary structure element; and a sequence region that is complementary to an 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Methods of producing a protein in a cell using the recombinant circRNA molecules are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2023
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, Chun-Kan Chen
  • Patent number: 11519032
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for analyzing polynucleotides such as genomic DNA. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: (a) treating chromatin isolated from a population of cells with an insertional enzyme complex to produce tagged fragments of genomic DNA; (b) sequencing a portion of the tagged fragments to produce a plurality of sequence reads; and (c) making an epigenetic map of a region of the genome of the cells by mapping information obtained from the sequence reads to the region. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Paul Giresi, Jason D. Buenrostro, Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf
  • Publication number: 20220325342
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for analyzing polynucleotides such as genomic DNA. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: (a) treating chromatin isolated from a population of cells with an insertional enzyme complex to produce tagged fragments of genomic DNA; (b) sequencing a portion of the tagged fragments to produce a plurality of sequence reads; and (c) making an epigenetic map of a region of the genome of the cells by mapping information obtained from the sequence reads to the region. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Paul Giresi, Jason D. Buenrostro, Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf
  • Publication number: 20220288176
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of generating a recombinant circular RNA molecule that comprises at least one N6-methyladenosine (m6A) . The m6A-modified circRNA may be used to deliver a substance to a cell and to sequester an RNA-binding protein in a cell. Methods for modulating the immunogenicity of a circular RNA also are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 15, 2022
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, Robert Chen, Laura Amaya, Chun-Kan Chen
  • Publication number: 20220251578
    Abstract: Provided herein are recombinant circular RNA (circRNA) molecules comprising an internal ribosome entry site (IRES) operably linked to a protein-coding nucleic acid sequence. The IRES includes at least one RNA secondary structure element; and a sequence region that is complementary to an 18S ribosomal RNA (rRNA). Methods of producing a protein in a cell using the recombinant circRNA molecules are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Howard Y. Chang, Chun-Kan Chen
  • Publication number: 20210285045
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for analyzing polynucleotides such as genomic DNA. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: (a) treating chromatin isolated from a population of cells with an insertional enzyme complex to produce tagged fragments of genomic DNA; (b) sequencing a portion of the tagged fragments to produce a plurality of sequence reads; and (c) making an epigenetic map of a region of the genome of the cells by mapping information obtained from the sequence reads to the region. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2020
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Paul Giresi, Jason D. Buenrostro, Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf
  • Publication number: 20210213413
    Abstract: Provided are systems and methods that can combine T cell receptor sequencing (TCRseq) and Assay for Transposase Accessible Chromatin using sequencing (ATAC-seq), and/or respective aspects thereof. Further provided are systems and methods that can combine ATAC-seq and perturbation sequencing (Perturb-seq), and/or respective aspects thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Naresha SALIGRAMA, Ansuman SATPATHY, Howard Y. CHANG, Mark M. DAVIS
  • Patent number: 10889859
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for analyzing polynucleotides such as genomic DNA. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: (a) treating chromatin isolated from a population of cells with an insertional enzyme complex to produce tagged fragments of genomic DNA; (b) sequencing a portion of the tagged fragments to produce a plurality of sequence reads; and (c) making an epigenetic map of a region of the genome of the cells by mapping information obtained from the sequence reads to the region. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Paul Giresi, Jason D. Buenrostro, Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf
  • Publication number: 20200332359
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for analyzing polynucleotides such as genomic DNA. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: (a) treating chromatin isolated from a population of cells with an insertional enzyme complex to produce tagged fragments of genomic DNA; (b) sequencing a portion of the tagged fragments to produce a plurality of sequence reads; and (c) making an epigenetic map of a region of the genome of the cells by mapping information obtained from the sequence reads to the region. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Paul Giresi, Jason D. Buenrostro, Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf
  • Patent number: 10738357
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method for analyzing polynucleotides such as genomic DNA. In certain embodiments, the method comprises: (a) treating chromatin isolated from a population of cells with an insertional enzyme complex to produce tagged fragments of genomic DNA; (b) sequencing a portion of the tagged fragments to produce a plurality of sequence reads; and (c) making an epigenetic map of a region of the genome of the cells by mapping information obtained from the sequence reads to the region. A kit for performing the method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Paul Giresi, Jason D. Buenrostro, Howard Y. Chang, William J. Greenleaf