Patents by Inventor Sara Hakim

Sara Hakim 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).

  • Methods to fix and detect nucleic acids
    Patent number: 8394588
    Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a method for fixing a short nucleic acid in a biological sample. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for detecting a target short nucleic acid in a biological sample. The method includes contacting the biological sample with an aldehyde-containing fixative, and subsequently contacting the sample with a water-soluble carbodiimide. In a further aspect, the invention relates to a kit for fixing a short nucleic acid in a biological sample. The kit includes a support substrate for holding the sample; an aldehyde-containing fixative; and a water-soluble carbodiimide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: The Rockefeller University
    Inventors: Thomas Tuschl, John Pena, Cherin Sohn, Sara Hakim, Janos Ludwig, Pavol Cekan