Patents by Inventor Rachel Friedman-Ohana

Rachel Friedman-Ohana 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).

  • Publication number: 20240132859
    Abstract: Provided herein modified dehalogenases have extended surface loop regions that provide a location for internal fusion insertions and modulate binding interaction and activation of environmentally-sensitive chemistries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Inventors: Michael P. Killoran, Lance P. Encell, Thomas Kirkland, Thomas Machleidt, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Robin Hurst, Mark A. Klein, Karilyn Porter, Rahele Esmatpour, Debayan De Bakshi
  • Patent number: 11913944
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for photoaffinity labeling of molecular targets. In particular, probes that specifically interact with cellular targets based on their affinity and are then covalently linked to the cellular target via a photoreactive group (PRG) on the probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Sergiy Levin, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Robin Hurst, Thomas Kirkland, Keith Wood
  • Publication number: 20230417778
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for detection and analysis of intracellular binding of a bioactive agent to a cellular target. In particular, bioactive agents tethered to fluorophores, cellular targets fused to bioluminescent reporters, and methods of detecting and analyzing the interaction of bioactive agents with cellular targets therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Carolyn W. Hitko, Thomas Kirkland, Thomas Machleidt, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Matt Robers, Keith Wood
  • Publication number: 20230357266
    Abstract: Provided herein are compounds, compositions, systems, and methods for photoactivatable labeling, which can be actuated within biological systems. In particular, compounds disclosed herein include vinyl-extended-aryl azide moieties that undergo photoactivation to generate reactive intermediates, which can form covalent linkages with biomolecules. The photoactivation can be conducted by a variety of mechanisms including ultraviolet (UV) irradiation, visible light irradiation, or energy transfer (e.g., from a photocatalyst). The compounds also include functional moieties that provide useful functionalities, for example detection of biomolecules, such as fluorophores, capture elements (e.g., biotin), or reactive moieties (e.g., click handles) and bifunctional moieties comprising a bioactive compound and a detection/capture element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Inventors: Matthew A. Larsen, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Wenhui Zhou, Ce Shi, Jian Cao, Robin Hurst, Mark A. Klein, Hui Wang, Weiwei An, Karilyn Porter, Thomas Machleidt
  • Patent number: 11740249
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for detection and analysis of intracellular binding of a bioactive agent to a cellular target. In particular, bioactive agents tethered to fluorophores, cellular targets fused to bioluminescent reporters, and methods of detecting and analyzing the interaction of bioactive agents with cellular targets therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Carolyn W. Hitko, Thomas Kirkland, Thomas Machleidt, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Matt Robers, Keith Wood
  • Patent number: 11667648
    Abstract: Provided herein are cell-permeable, cell-compatible, and chemoselectively-cleavable linkers for tethering (e.g., covalently) functional elements (e.g., a cellular interaction element and a capture element), and methods of use (e.g., intracellular capture and extracellular release of cellular targets) therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Sergiy Levin, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Thomas Kirkland, Keith V. Wood
  • Patent number: 11192894
    Abstract: Described are coelenterazine analogues, methods for making the analogues, kits comprising the analogues, and methods of using the compounds for the detection of luminescence in luciferase-based assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mary Hall, Thomas Kirkland, Poncho Meisenheimer, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Anton Shakhmin, Joel R. Walker, Wenhui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20210340593
    Abstract: The present invention provides haloalkane substrates, and linkers for connecting such substrates to functional elements (e.g., tags, labels, surfaces, etc.). Substrates and linkers described herein find use, for example, in labeling, detection, and immobilization of proteins, cells, and molecules. In particular, the linkers provided herein find use within substrates for dehalogenase variants that form covalent bonds with their haloalkane substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Carolyn W. Hitko, Thomas Kirkland, Sergiy Levin, Poncho Meisenheimer, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Harry Tetsuo Uyeda, Ji Zhu
  • Patent number: 11072811
    Abstract: The present invention provides haloalkane substrates, and linkers for connecting such substrates to functional elements (e.g., tags, labels, surfaces, etc.). Substrates and linkers described herein find use, for example, in labeling, detection, and immobilization of proteins, cells, and molecules. In particular, the linkers provided herein find use within substrates for dehalogenase variants that form covalent bonds with their haloalkane substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carolyn W. Hitko, Thomas Kirkland, Poncho Meisenheimer, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Harry Tetsuo Uyeda, Ji Zhu
  • Patent number: 11072812
    Abstract: The present invention provides haloalkane substrates, and linkers for connecting such substrates to functional elements (e.g., tags, labels, surfaces, etc.). Substrates and linkers described herein find use, for example, in labeling, detection, and immobilization of proteins, cells, and molecules. In particular, the linkers provided herein find use within substrates for dehalogenase variants that form covalent bonds with their haloalkane substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2021
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Carolyn W. Hitko, Thomas Kirkland, Poncho Meisenheimer, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Harry Tetsuo Uyeda, Ji Zhu
  • Patent number: 10976312
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for capture and identification of the cellular targets of a bioactive agent. In particular, provided herein are bioactive agents tethered to capture ligand, cellular targets (optionally tagged with a reporter), capture proteins (optionally present as capture fusions), surfaces (e.g., displaying, capture ligands, capture proteins, or capture fusions), and methods of capturing and identifying the cellular targets of a bioactive agent therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Carolyn W. Hitko, Robin Hurst, Thomas Kirkland, Dieter Klaubert, Poncho Meisenheimer, Nidhi Nath, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Paul Otto, Marjeta Urh, Harry Tetsuo Uyeda, Keith Wood, Ji Zhu
  • Patent number: 10882035
    Abstract: Provided herein are palladium (Pd) catalysts with improved performance in biological environments. In particular, formulations, methods of preparations, and storage conditions are provided that provide improved performance of Pd catalysts under protein-rich conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Sergiy Levin, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Thomas Kirkland, Keith Wood
  • Publication number: 20200340982
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for photoaffinity labeling of molecular targets. In particular, probes that specifically interact with cellular targets based on their affinity and are then covalently linked to the cellular target via a photoreactive group (PRG) on the probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Sergiy Levin, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Robin Hurst, Thomas Kirkland, Keith Wood
  • Publication number: 20200239475
    Abstract: Described are coelenterazine analogues, methods for making the analogues, kits comprising the analogues, and methods of using the compounds for the detection of luminescence in luciferase-based assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Mary Hall, Thomas Kirkland, Poncho Meisenheimer, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Anton Shakhmin, Joel R. Walker, Wenhui Zhou
  • Publication number: 20200200765
    Abstract: Provided herein are broad-spectrum G-Protein coupled receptor (GPCR) binding agents, detectable/isolatable compounds comprising such binding agents (e.g., broad-spectrum GPCR binding agents linked to a functional element and/or solid surface), and methods of use thereof for the detection/isolation of GPCRs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2019
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Sergiy Levin, Michelle Boursier, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Thomas Kirkland, Keith Wood
  • Publication number: 20200199140
    Abstract: Provided herein are cell-permeable, cell-compatible, and chemoselectively-cleavable linkers for tethering (e.g., covalently) functional elements (e.g., a cellular interaction element and a capture element), and methods of use (e.g., intracellular capture and extracellular release of cellular targets) therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2020
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Sergiy Levin, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Thomas Kirkland, Keith V. Wood
  • Patent number: 10618907
    Abstract: Provided herein are cell-permeable, cell-compatible, and chemoselectively-cleavable linkers for tethering (e.g., covalently) functional elements (e.g., a cellular interaction element and a capture element), and methods of use (e.g., intracellular capture and extracellular release of cellular targets) therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sergiy Levin, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Thomas Kirkland, Keith V. Wood
  • Patent number: 10577370
    Abstract: Described are coelenterazine analogues, methods for making the analogues, kits comprising the analogues, and methods of using the compounds for the detection of luminescence in luciferase-based assays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: PROMEGA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Mary Hall, Thomas Kirkland, Poncho Meisenheimer, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Anton Shakhmin, Joel R. Walker, Wenhui Zhou
  • Patent number: 10246690
    Abstract: The invention provides a mutant hydrolase protein with enhanced kinetics and functional expression, as well as polynucleotides encoding the mutant proteins and methods of using the polynucleotides and mutant proteins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2019
    Assignee: Promega Corporation
    Inventors: Aldis Darzins, Lance P. Encell, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Paul Otto, Michael R. Slater, Gediminas Vidugiris, Keith V. Wood, Monika G. Wood, Kate Qin Zhao, Kris Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20190064192
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for detection and analysis of intracellular binding of a bioactive agent to a cellular target. In particular, provided herein are bioactive agents tethered to fluorophores, cellular targets fused to bioluminescent reporters, and methods of detecting and analyzing the interaction of bioactive agents with cellular targets therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Carolyn W. Hitko, Thomas Kirkland, Thomas Machleidt, Rachel Friedman Ohana, Matt Robers, Keith Wood