Patents by Inventor Karunanandaa Balasulojini

Karunanandaa Balasulojini 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).

  • Homogentisate prenyl transferase ("HPT") nucleic acids and polypeptides, and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20070079395
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding homogentisate prenyl transferase activity, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 5, 2007
    Inventors: Henry Valentin, Tyamagondlu Venkatesh, Karunanandaa Balasulojini
  • Homogentisate prenyl transferase gene (HPT2) from arabidopsis and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7112717
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding homogentisate prenyl transferase activity, and uses thereof. In particular, the sequence of the HPT2 gene from Arabidopsis thaliana is disclosed for expression in any plant species to increase the levels of tocopherol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2006
    Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLC
    Inventors: Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Karunanandaa Balasulojini
  • Homogentisate prenyl transferase ("HPT") nucleic acids and polypeptides, and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20030213017
    Abstract: The present invention is in the field of plant genetics and biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to genes and polypeptides associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway, namely those encoding homogentisate prenyl transferase activity, and uses thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2003
    Publication date: November 13, 2003
    Inventors: Henry E. Valentin, Tyamagondlu V. Venkatesh, Karunanandaa Balasulojini