Patents by Inventor Kanthasamy Karunanandaa

Kanthasamy Karunanandaa 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).

  • Oil body associated protein compositions and methods of use thereof for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease
    Patent number: 7541329
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing hypercholesterolemia and, accordingly, the risk of cardiovascular disease, are provided. Such compositions may comprise isolated oil body associated proteins. Additionally provided are foodstuffs to which one or more oil body associated proteins have been added. The compositions employed in the invention may further comprise additive compounds, for example, a saponin, an isoflavone, a phospholipid, a carbohydrate substantially resistant to digestion, or a combination thereof. The methods and compositions of the invention may be used to lower cholesterol and other lipid levels in subjects to achieve a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2009
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Neal A. Bringe, Kanthasamy Karunanandaa
  • Oil body associated protein compositions and methods of use thereof for reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease
    Publication number: 20050214346
    Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing hypercholesterolemia and, accordingly, the risk of cardiovascular disease, are provided. Such compositions may comprise isolated oil body associated proteins. Additionally provided are foodstuffs to which one or more oil body associated proteins have been added. The compositions employed in the invention may further comprise additive compounds, for example, a saponin, an isoflavone, a phospholipid, a carbohydrate substantially resistant to digestion, or a combination thereof. The methods and compositions of the invention may be used to lower cholesterol and other lipid levels in subjects to achieve a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Inventors: Neal Bringe, kanthasamy Karunanandaa