Patents by Inventor James Spudich

James Spudich 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).

  • Assays for detecting modulators of cytoskeletal function
    Publication number: 20080096225
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of identifying compounds which modulate the activity of the cytoskeletal system. The methods are rapid, convenient and sensitive. Preferably, the method is used to identify lead compounds that can be used as therapeutics, diagnostics and agricultural agents. Generally, test compounds are added to two cytoskeletal components which bind to one another, to determine whether the binding is affected by the test compound. Wherein the binding is affected, a compound which modulates the cytoskeletal system is identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicants: The Regents of the University of California, Stanford University
    Inventors: Ronald Vale, Daniel Pierce, James Spudich, Lawrence Goldstein
  • Assays for detecting modulators of cytoskeletal function
    Patent number: 7252950
    Abstract: Described herein are methods of identifying compounds which modulate the activity of the cytoskeletal system. The methods are rapid, convenient and sensitive. Preferably, the method is used to identify lead compounds that can be used as therapeutics, diagnostics and agricultural agents. Generally, test compounds are added to two cytoskeletal components which bind to one another, to determine whether the binding is affected by the test compound. Wherein the binding is affected, a compound which modulates the cytoskeletal system is identified.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, The Board of Trustees of The Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Ronald Vale, Daniel Pierce, James Spudich
  • Reversible immobilization of arginine-tagged moieties on a silicate surface
    Publication number: 20050283003
    Abstract: This invention provides materials and methods for the site specific attachment of virtually any moiety to a layered silicate surface. The methods involve covalently attaching the moiety to an arginine tag; and contacting the arginine tag with the layered silicate (e.g., mica).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 22, 2005
    Inventors: James Spudich, Steffen Nock, Peter Wagner