Patents by Inventor Samir Acharya

Samir Acharya 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: 20020058275
    Abstract: Compositions, and products comprising a MutS homolog which binds to a mismatched region of a duplex DNA molecule in the presence of ADP are provided, as are methods of binding MutS homologs to mismatched DNA in the presence of ADP. The use of MutL homolog derivatives in combination with MutS homologs is also included. Nonhuman mammals which are nullizygous for both Msh2 and p53 are also provided, as are methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventors: Richard A. Fishel, Scott Gradia, Samir Acharya
  • Patent number: 6333153
    Abstract: Compositions, and products comprising a MutS homolog which binds to a mismatched region of a duplex DNA molecule in the presence of ADP are provided, as are methods of binding MutS homologs to mismatched DNA in the presence of ADP. The use of MutL homolog derivatives in combination with MutS homologs is also included. Nonhuman mammals which are nullizygous for both Msh2 and p53 are also provided, as are methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2001
    Assignee: Thomas Jefferson University
    Inventors: Richard A. Fishel, Scott Gradia, Samir Acharya