Patents by Inventor Liang-Jung Chien

Liang-Jung Chien 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).

  • Genetically modified microorganism for producing long-chain dicarboxylic acid and method of using thereof
    Patent number: 9695404
    Abstract: Described herein are genetically-modified microorganisms for producing long-chain dicarboxylic acids and methods of using the microorganisms. The microorganisms contain a first nucleic acid encoding an Umbellularia californica lauroyl ACP-thioesterase (BTE) operably linked to a promoter or a second nucleic acid encoding a Cocos nucifera lauroyl ACP-thioesterase (FatB3) operably linked to a promoter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Hsin-Ju Hsieh, Liang-Jung Chien, Jia-Hung Wang, Yu-Ju Lin
  • GENETICALLY MODIFIED MICROORGANISM FOR PRODUCING LONG-CHAIN DICARBOXYLIC ACID AND METHOD OF USING THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160017387
    Abstract: Described herein are genetically-modified microorganisms for producing long-chain dicarboxylic acids and methods of using the microorganisms. The microorganisms contain a first nucleic acid encoding an Umbellularia californica lauroyl ACP-thioesterase (BTE) operably linked to a promoter or a second nucleic acid encoding a Cocos nucifera lauroyl ACP-thioesterase (FatB3) operably linked to a promoter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Hsin-Ju Hsieh, Liang-Jung Chien, Jia-Hung Wang, Yu-Ju Lin