Patents by Inventor Katrin Chua

Katrin Chua 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).

  • Methods for extending the replicative lifespan of cells
    Publication number: 20070160586
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for enhancing the replicative capacity of cells, by culturing the cells in the presence of an active agent or compound which inhibits SIRT1. One method provides expanding stem cells by culturing the cells in the presence of a SIRT1 inhibitor. The resulting cultured cells can be used for a variety of applications including cell-based therapies such as bone marrow transplants, gene therapies, tissue engineering, and in vitro organogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2006
    Publication date: July 12, 2007
    Applicant: Children's Medical Center Corporation
    Inventors: Frederick Alt, David Lombard, Katrin Chua, Raul Mostoslavsky, Hwei-Ling Cheng