Patents by Inventor Michael Volkert

Michael Volkert 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).

  • Oxidative DNA damage protection
    Patent number: 8101577
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of screening compounds, gene sequences, and gene products in bacteria for agents that are protective against oxidative DNA damage in a human or animal. Gene sequences identified by these screens can also be used in diagnostic assays that identify subjects at increased risk for oxidative DNA damage. Pharmaceutical compositions that include DNA protective agents identified by these screens are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Michael Volkert, Jen-Yeu Wang
  • Oxidative DNA Damage Protection
    Publication number: 20100077492
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of screening compounds, gene sequences, and gene products in bacteria for agents that are protective against oxidative DNA damage in a human or animal. Gene sequences identified by these screens can also be used in diagnostic assays that identify subjects at increased risk for oxidative DNA damage. Pharmaceutical compositions that include DNA protective agents identified by these screens are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Inventors: Michael Volkert, Jen-Yeu Wang
  • Oxidative DNA damage protection
    Patent number: 7560233
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of screening compounds, gene sequences, and gene products in bacteria for agents that are protective against oxidative DNA damage in a human or animal. Gene sequences identified by these screens can also be used in diagnostic assays that identify subjects at increased risk for oxidative DNA damage. Pharmaceutical compositions that include DNA protective agents identified by these screens are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: University of Massachusetts
    Inventors: Michael Volkert, Jen-Yeu Wang
  • Oxidative DNA damage protection
    Publication number: 20060078911
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods of screening compounds, gene sequences, and gene products in bacteria for agents that are protective against oxidative DNA damage in a human or animal. Gene sequences identified by these screens can also be used in diagnostic assays that identify subjects at increased risk for oxidative DNA damage. Pharmaceutical compositions that include DNA protective agents identified by these screens are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Inventors: Michael Volkert, Jen-Yeu Wang