Patents by Inventor Michael C. Hanna

Michael C. Hanna 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).

  • GABAreceptor epsilon subunits
    Patent number: 7365163
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel GABAA receptor ? subunit (GABRE) and an alternative transcript thereof (ET2). More specifically, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding human GABRE and ET2 receptor subunits. ET2 and GABRE polypeptides are also provided, as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of ET2 and GABRE activities. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting aberrant GABRE and ET2 expression, as well as therapeutic methods for treating disorders involving ET2 and GABRE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Hanna, Ewen F. Kirkness
  • Gabaa receptor epsilon subunits
    Patent number: 7029870
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel GABAA receptor ? subunit (GABRE) and an alternative transcript thereof (ET2). More specifically, isolated nucleic acid molecules are provided encoding human GABRE and ET2 receptor subunits. ET2 and GABRE polypeptides are also provided, as are vectors, host cells and recombinant methods for producing the same. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of ET2 and GABRE activities. Also provided are diagnostic methods for detecting aberrant GABRE and ET2 expression, as well as therapeutic methods for treating disorders involving ET2 and GABRE.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: Human Genome Sciences, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael C. Hanna, Ewen F. Kirkness