Patents by Inventor Kelly A. Frazer
Kelly A. Frazer 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).
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Patent number: 11697851Abstract: A method to detect ovarian cancer is provided that employs probes and/or primers to detect certain RNA isoform transcripts, as well as kits therefor.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAInventors: Christian Barrett, Dennis A. Carson, Kelly Frazer
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Publication number: 20170342504Abstract: A method to detect ovarian cancer is provided that employs probes and/or primers to detect certain RNA isoform transcripts, as well as kits therefor.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Christian Barrett, Dennis A. Carson, Kelly Frazer
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Patent number: 9611330Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting or ablating cancer stem cells. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the action of double-stranded RNA-specific adenosine deaminases, or ADAR, enzymes. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for treating, ameliorating or preventing diseases and conditions responsive to the inhibition of cell differentiation and/or self-renewal of dysfunctional cells, cancer cells, leukemia cells, hematopoietic stem cells or cancer stem cells, e.g., leukemia or Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting a Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) pathway, e.g., by using a Smoothened (SMO) protein inhibitor.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Catriona H. Jamieson, Qingfei Jiang, Kelly A. Frazer, Christian L. Barrett, Anil Sadarangani, Angela Court, Leslie Crews Robertson
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Publication number: 20140302059Abstract: In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting or ablating cancer stem cells. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting the action of double-stranded RNA-specific adenosine deaminases, or ADAR, enzymes. In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for treating, ameliorating or preventing diseases and conditions responsive to the inhibition of cell differentiation and/or self-renewal of dysfunctional cells, cancer cells, leukemia cells, hematopoietic stem cells or cancer stem cells, e.g., leukemia or Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). In alternative embodiments, the invention provides compositions and methods for inhibiting a Sonic Hedgehog (Shh) pathway, e.g., by using a Smoothened (SMO) protein inhibitor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2012Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Catriona H. Jamieson, Qingfei Jiang, Kelly A. Frazer, Christian L. Barrett, Anil Sadarangani, Alice Shih, Angela Court, Leslie Crews Robertson
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Publication number: 20090186347Abstract: Correlations between polymorphisms and metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, obesity, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, diabetes and/or myocardial infarction are provided. Methods of diagnosing and treating metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, obesity, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, diabetes and/or myocardial infarction are provided. Systems and kits for diagnosis and treatment of metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, obesity, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, diabetes and/or myocardial infarction are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: July 23, 2009Inventors: David R. Cox, Kelly A. Frazer, David A. Hinds, Craig L. Hyde, John F. Thompson
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Patent number: 6997061Abstract: A non-contact method for evaluating stress in a substrate. An impurity is non-uniformly introduced into at least one region of a crystalline substrate. The crystalline substrate is subjected to physical stress. Fluorescence producing energy is directed at the crystalline substrate. A fluorescence produced by the crystalline substrate is measured. The fluorescence is correlated with the stress on the crystalline substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2004Date of Patent: February 14, 2006Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Joseph A. Miragliotta, Kenneth R. Grossman, R. Kelly Frazer, Robert J. Bamberger, Jr.
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Patent number: 6963805Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining sequence similarity (conserved sequences) between nucleic acids from a first organism and nucleic acids from a second, different organism without having to know a priori the nucleic acid sequence from the second, different organism. The first nucleic acid can be from any organism where the sequence of the nucleic acid is known and the second nucleic acid can be from any organism. The method involves determining which bases from the second nucleic acid are identical to the first nucleic acid, and allows one to determine the sequence of portions of the second nucleic acid. The invention is useful for identifying putative functional regions or putative organism-sequences in a genome.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2001Date of Patent: November 8, 2005Assignee: Perlegen Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Kelly A. Frazer, Nila Patil, John Sheehan
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Patent number: 6891031Abstract: The present invention provides CNS sequences that regulate the cytokine gene expression, expression cassettes and vectors comprising or lacking the CNS sequences, host cells and non-human transgenic animals comprising the CNS sequences or lacking the CNS sequences. The present invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that modulate the functions of CNS sequences as well as methods for diagnosing defects in the CNS sequences of patients.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2001Date of Patent: May 10, 2005Assignee: The Regents of the University of CaliforniaInventors: Kelly A. Frazer, Edward M. Rubin, Gabriela G. Loots
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Publication number: 20050003410Abstract: The invention provides methods of analyzing genes for differential relative allelic expression patterns. Haplotype blocks throughout the genomes of individuals are analyzed to identify haplotype patterns that are associated with specific differential relative allelic expression patterns. Haplotype blocks that contain associated haplotype patterns may be further investigated to identify genes or variants of genes involved in differential relative allelic expression patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2004Publication date: January 6, 2005Applicant: Perlegen Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Frazer, David Cox, Heng Tao, Krishna Pant, Geoffrey Nilson
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Publication number: 20040229224Abstract: The invention provides methods of analyzing genes for differential relative allelic expression patterns. Haplotype blocks throughout the genomes of individuals are analyzed to identify haplotype patterns that are associated with specific differential relative allelic expression patterns. Haplotype blocks that contain associated haplotype patterns may be further investigated to identify genes or variants of genes involved in differential relative allelic expression patterns.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2003Publication date: November 18, 2004Applicant: Perlegen Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Kelly A. Frazer, David R. Cox, Heng Tao, Krishna Pant, Geoffrey Nilsen
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Publication number: 20040211264Abstract: A non-contact method for evaluating stress in a substrate. An impurity is non-uniformly introduced into at least one region of a crystalline substrate. The crystalline substrate is subjected to physical stress. Fluorescence producing energy is directed at the crystalline substrate. A fluorescence produced by the crystalline substrate is measured. The fluorescence is correlated with the stress on the crystalline substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Joseph A. Miragliotta, Kenneth R. Grossman, R. Kelly Frazer, Robert J. Bamberger
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Patent number: 6763727Abstract: A non-contact method for evaluating stress in a substrate. An impurity is non-uniformly introduced into at least one region of a crystalline substrate. The crystalline substrate is subjected to physical stress. Fluorescence producing energy is directed at the crystalline substrate. A fluorescence produced by the crystalline substrate is measured. The fluorescence is correlated with the stress on the crystalline substrate.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2002Date of Patent: July 20, 2004Assignee: The Johns Hopkins UniversityInventors: Joseph A. Miragliotta, Kenneth R. Grossman, R. Kelly Frazer, Robert J. Bamberger, Jr.
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Publication number: 20030119015Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining sequence similarity (conserved sequences) between nucleic acids from a first organism and nucleic acids from a second, different organism without having to know a priori the nucleic acid sequence from the second, different organism. The first nucleic acid can be from any organism where the sequence of the nucleic acid is known and the second nucleic acid can be from any organism. The method involves determining which bases from the second nucleic acid are identical to the first nucleic acid, and allows one to determine the sequence of portions of the second nucleic acid. The invention is useful for identifying putative functional regions or putative organism-sequences in a genome.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2002Publication date: June 26, 2003Applicant: Perlegen Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Kelly A. Frazer, Nila Patil, John Sheehan
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Publication number: 20030017474Abstract: The present invention provides methods for determining sequence similarity (conserved sequences) between nucleic acids from a first organism and nucleic acids from a second, different organism without having to know a priori the nucleic acid sequence from the second, different organism. The first nucleic acid can be from any organism where the sequence of the nucleic acid is known and the second nucleic acid can be from any organism. The method involves determining which bases from the second nucleic acid are identical to the first nucleic acid, and allows one to determine the sequence of portions of the second nucleic acid. The invention is useful for identifying putative functional regions or putative organism-sequences in a genome.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2001Publication date: January 23, 2003Applicant: Perlegen Sciences, Inc., a Delaware corporationInventors: Kelly A. Frazer, Nila Patil, John Sheehan
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Publication number: 20020194928Abstract: A non-contact method for evaluating stress in a substrate. An impurity is non-uniformly introduced into at least one region of a crystalline substrate. The crystalline substrate is subjected to physical stress. Fluorescence producing energy is directed at the crystalline substrate. A fluorescence produced by the crystalline substrate is measured. The fluorescence is correlated with the stress on the crystalline substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: December 26, 2002Inventors: Joseph A. Miragliotta, Kenneth R. Grossman, R. Kelly Frazer, Robert J. Bamberger
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Publication number: 20020164634Abstract: The invention provides several methods for reducing the complexity of a population of nucleic acids prior to performing an analysis of the nucleic acids on a nucleic acid probe array. The methods result in a subset of the initial population enriched for a desired property, or lacking nucleic acids having an undesired property. The resulting nucleic acids in the subset are then applied to the array for various types of analysis. The methods are particularly useful for analyzing populations having a high degree of complexity, for example, chromosomal-derived DNA, or whole genomic DNA, or mRNA population. In addition, such methods allow for analysis of pooled samples.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2002Publication date: November 7, 2002Applicant: Perlegen Sciences, Inc.Inventors: Nila Patil, David R. Cox, Charit Pethiyagoda, Kelly A. Frazer
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Publication number: 20020132290Abstract: The present invention provides CNS sequences that regulate the cytokine gene expression, expression cassettes and vectors comprising or lacking the CNS sequences, host cells and non-human transgenic animals comprising the CNS sequences or lacking the CNS sequences. The present invention also provides methods for identifying compounds that modulate the functions of CNS sequences as well as methods for diagnosing defects in the CNS sequences of patients.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2001Publication date: September 19, 2002Inventors: Kelly A. Frazer, Edward M. Rubin, Gabriela G. Loots