Patents by Inventor Loren Lee Looger

Loren Lee Looger 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 encoded calcium indicator polypeptides and nucleic acids encoding same
    Patent number: 8629256
    Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acid sequences and polypeptides encoding a genetically encoded calcium indicator (GECI). Also provided are vectors and cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences and/or polypeptides. Kits comprising the nucleic acid sequences, polypeptides, vectors, cells and combinations thereof are also provided. Also provided herein are methods of screening for G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) agonists and antagonists and methods of monitoring neural activity using the GECIs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Howard Hughes Medical Institute
    Inventors: Loren Lee Looger, Lin Tian
  • GENETICALLY ENCODED CALCIUM INDICATORS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20120034691
    Abstract: Provided herein are nucleic acid sequences and polypeptides encoding a genetically encoded calcium indicator (GECI). Also provided are vectors and cells comprising the nucleic acid sequences and/or polypeptides. Kits comprising the nucleic acid sequences, polypeptides, vectors, cells and combinations thereof are also provided. Also provided herein are methods of screening for G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) agonists and antagonists and methods of monitoring neural activity using the GECIs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Loren Lee Looger, Lin Tian