Patents by Inventor L. Olson

L. Olson 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).

  • Insulin secretion by anthocyanins and anthocyanidins
    Publication number: 20060025353
    Abstract: A method for stimulating insulin secretion by anthocyanidins and anthocyanins is described. The secretion can be in vivo in mammals, including humans, or in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 2, 2006
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Muraleedharan Nair, Bolleddula Jayaprakasam, L. Olson, Shaiju Vareed
  • Oct-4 and GJIC expression as markers for adult human stem cells and cancer cell precursors
    Publication number: 20050260623
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of adult human stem cells as well as the identification of metastatic cancer cells by detecting the expression of Oct-4, and the lack of GJIC activity. The invention further provides methods of identifying compounds that possess carcinogenic initiator activity, as well as compounds that protect against this earliest stage of cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: James Trosko, Mei-Hui Tai, Chia-Cheng Chang, L. Olson, Burra Madhukar