Patents by Inventor Hung-Wen Liu

Hung-Wen Liu 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).

  • DNA encoding methymycin and pikromycin
    Publication number: 20030073824
    Abstract: A biosynthetic gene cluster for methymycin and pikromycin as well as a biosynthetic gene cluster for desosamine is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Publication date: April 17, 2003
    Inventors: David H. Sherman, Hung-Wen Liu, Yongquan Xue, Lishan Zhao
  • DNA encoding methymycin and pikromycin
    Publication number: 20020164742
    Abstract: A novel pathway for the synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates is provided. A method of synthesizing a recombinant polyhydroxyalkanoate monomer synthase is also provided. These recombinant polyhydroxyalkanoate synthases are derived from multifunctional fatty acid synthases or polyketide synthases and generate hydroxyacyl acids capable of polymerization by a polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase. Also provided is a biosynthetic gene cluster for methymycin and pikomycin as well as a biosynthetic gene cluster for desosamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Publication date: November 7, 2002
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: David H. Sherman, Hung-Wen Liu, Yongquan Xue, Lishan Zhao
  • Polyketide synthase encoded by a methymycin/pikromycin biosynthetic gene cluster
    Publication number: 20020110897
    Abstract: A novel pathway for the synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates is provided. A method of synthesizing a recombinant polyhydroxyalkanoate monomer synthase is also provided. These recombinant polyhydroxyalkanoate synthases are derived from multifunctional fatty acid synthases or polyketide synthases and generate hydroxyacyl acids capable of polymerization by a polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase. Also provided is a biosynthetic gene cluster for methymycin and pikomycin as well as a biosynthetic gene cluster for desosamine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2001
    Publication date: August 15, 2002
    Applicant: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: David H. Sherman, Hung-Wen Liu, Yongquan Xue, Lishan Zhao
  • DNA encoding methymycin and pikromycin
    Patent number: 6265202
    Abstract: A novel pathway for the synthesis of polyhydroxyalkanoates is provided. A method of synthesizing a recombinant polyhydroxyalkanoate monomer synthase is also provided. These recombinant polyhydroxyalkanoate synthases are derived from multifunctional fatty acid synthases or polyketide synthases and generate hydroxyacyl acids capable of polymerization by a polyhydroxyalkanoate synthase. Also provided is a biosynthetic gene cluster for methymycin and pikomycin as well as a biosynthetic gene cluster for desosamine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2001
    Assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota
    Inventors: David H. Sherman, Hung-Wen Liu, Yongquan Xue, Lishan Zhao