Patents by Inventor Keyi Yang

Keyi Yang 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).

  • Liposome-mediated transfection of central nervous system cells
    Patent number: 6096716
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods for use in transferring nucleic acids into central nervous system cells in vivo and in vitro and/or for stimulating central nervous system cells. Neurotrophic genes are shown to stimulate neurofilament cells and to promote nerve cell growth, repair and regeneration in vivo. Gene transfer protocols are disclosed for use in transferring various nucleic acid materials into central nervous system cells, as may be used in treating various pathologies of the brain and spinal cord.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: The Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Ronald L. Hayes, Keyi Yang, Fabrizia Faustinella