Patents by Inventor Suzette L. Pereira
Suzette L. Pereira 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).
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Publication number: 20240090556Abstract: A method of forming a heat-treated liquid nutritional composition having a neutral pH and comprising a water-insoluble plant flavonoid comprises providing an aqueous liquid nutritional composition having a pH of from about 6 to about 7.5 and comprising protein, fat, carbohydrate, and water-insoluble plant flavonoid, homogenizing the liquid nutritional composition at a pressure of at least about 2000 psi, and heat treating the liquid nutritional composition. A heat-treated liquid nutritional composition having a pH of from about 6 to about 7.5 comprises a water-insoluble plant flavonoid, protein, fat and carbohydrate. At least about 75 wt % of the water-insoluble plant flavonoid remains suspended throughout the liquid nutritional composition after two months of storage at room temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2021Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Quang Son PHAM, Suzette L. PEREIRA, Paul JOHNS, Susan WANG, Megan TERP, Ricardo Rueda Cabrera
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Patent number: 8916154Abstract: Disclosed are antibodies that specifically recognize ?5-desaturase, methods of producing the antibodies, nucleotides and polypeptides for producing the antibodies, and methods of using the antibodies. The ?5-desaturase-specific antibodies provide improved methods of detecting ?5-desaturase in a sample.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Tapas Das, Suzette L. Pereira, Pradip Mukerji, Padmavathy Krishnan
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Patent number: 8916361Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of a gene involved in the elongation of polyunsaturated fatty acids containing unsaturation at the carbon 9 position (i.e., “?9-elongase”) and to uses thereof. In particular, ?9-elongase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of linoleic acid (LA, 18:2n-6) to eicosadienoic acid (EDA, 20:2n-6). The production of dihomo-?-linolenic acid (DGLA, 20:3n-6) from eicosadienoic acid (EDA, 20:2n-6), and arachidonic acid (AA, 20:4n-6) from dihomo-?-linolenic acid (DGLA, 20:3n-6) is then catalyzed by ?8-desaturase and ?5-desaturase, respectively. AA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2007Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Tapas Das, Pradip Mukerji, Padmavathy Krishnan, Amanda E. Leonard, Suzette L. Pereira
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Patent number: 8778632Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 6 (i.e., “?6-desaturase”). In particular, ?6-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of linoleic acid to ?-linolenic acid and in the conversion of ?-linolenic acid stearidonic acid. The polyunsaturated fatty acids produced by use of the enzyme may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2008Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Pradip Mukerji, Yung-Sheng Huang, Amanda E. Leonard, Suzette L. Pereira, Jennifer M. Thurmond
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Publication number: 20140037797Abstract: Disclosed are shelf stable nutritional products including beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) and an oxidatively active species such as iron or copper. The HMB restricts the capacity of the oxidative species to catalyze the oxidation of nutrients such as fatty acids and vitamins thereby imparting both nutritional benefits and sensory benefits to the nutritional products.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2012Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Paul W. Johns, Suzette L. Pereira, Ann M. Kensler
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Publication number: 20130338228Abstract: Disclosed are methods utilizing beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) for facilitating the recovery of muscle after a period of muscle disuse. The HMB facilitates the recovery of muscle mass in an individual and can also be used to prevent further muscle atrophy typically associated with muscle reloading after extended periods of muscle disuse in the individual. The methods disclosed may be particularly suitable for older adults.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2011Publication date: December 19, 2013Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Suzette L. Pereira, Neile K. Edens
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Patent number: 8247653Abstract: The present invention is related to isolated polynucleotides encoding a delta-8 desaturase, delta-8 desaturases encoded by the isolated polynucleotides, expression vectors containing the isolated polynucleotides, host cells containing the expression vectors and methods for producing delta-8 desaturases and polyunsaturated fatty acids.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 21, 2012Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Tapas Das, Pradip Mukerji, Padmavathy Krishnan, Suzette L. Pereira
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Patent number: 8143383Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 5 (i.e., “?5-desaturase”) and at carbon 6 (i.e., “?6-desaturase”) and to uses thereof. In particular, ?5-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of dihomo-?-linolenic acid (DGLA) to arachidonic acid (AA) and in the conversion of 20:4n-3 to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Delta-6 desaturase may be used, for example, in the conversion of linoleic (LA) to ?-linolenic acid (GLA). AA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Pradip Mukerji, Tapas Das, Yung-Sheng Huang, Jennifer Thurmond, Suzette L. Pereira
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Patent number: 8143486Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 5 (i.e., “?5-desaturase”) and at carbon 6 (i.e., “?6-desaturase”) and to uses thereof. In particular, ?5-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of dihomo-?-linolenic acid (DGLA) to arachidonic acid (AA) and in the conversion of 20:4n-3 to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Delta-6 desaturase may be used, for example, in the conversion of linoleic (LA) to ?-linolenic acid (GLA). AA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2010Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Pradip Mukerji, Tapas Das, Yung-Sheng Huang, Jennifer Thurmond, Suzette L. Pereira
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Patent number: 8067674Abstract: Disclosed are isolated polynucleotides encoding an omega-3 desaturase and a delta-12 desaturase, the enzymes encoded by the isolated polynucleotides, vectors containing the isolated polynucleotides, transgenic hosts that contain the isolated polynucleotides that express the enzymes encoded thereby, methods for producing the desaturase enzymes, and method of using the enzymes to make polyunsaturated fatty acids. The isolated polynucleotides are derived from a fungus, Saprolegnia diclina (ATCC 56851). In particular, omega-3-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of arachidonic acid (AA) to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Delta-12 desaturase may be used, for example, in the conversion of oleic acid (OA) to linoleic (LA). EPA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Pradip Mukerji, Suzette L. Pereira, Yung-Sheng Huang
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Patent number: 7968692Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of several genes involved in the elongation of polyunsaturated fatty acids (i.e., “elongases”) and to uses thereof. At least two of these genes are also involved in the elongation of monounsaturated fatty acids. In particular, elongase is utilized in the conversion of gamma linolenic acid (GLA) to dihomogamma linolenic acid (DGLA) and in the conversion of AA to adrenic acid (ADA), or eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to ?3-docosapentaenoic acid (DPA). DGLA may be utilized in the production of polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as arachidonic acid (AA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), EPA, adrenic acid, ?6-docosapentaenoic acid or ?3-docosapentaenoic acid which may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Pradip Mukerji, Amanda Eun-Yeong Leonard, Yung-Sheng Huang, Suzette L. Pereira
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Publication number: 20110003351Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 5 (i.e., “?5-desaturase”) and at carbon 6 (i.e., “?6-desaturase”) and to uses thereof. In particular, ?5-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of dihomo-?-linolenic acid (DGLA) to arachidonic acid (AA) and in the conversion of 20:4n-3 to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Delta-6 desaturase may be used, for example, in the conversion of linoleic (LA) to ?-linolenic acid (GLA). AA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Pradip Mukerji, Yung-Sheng Huang, Tapas Das, Jennifer Thurmond, Suzette L. Pereira
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Publication number: 20110003360Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 5 (i.e., “?5-desaturase”) and at carbon 6 (i.e., “?6-desaturase”) and to uses thereof. In particular, ?5-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of dihomo-?-linolenic acid (DGLA) to arachidonic acid (AA) and in the conversion of 20:4n-3 to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Delta-6 desaturase may be used, for example, in the conversion of linoleic (LA) to ?-linolenic acid (GLA). AA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 9, 2010Publication date: January 6, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Pradip Mukerji, Yung-Sheng Huang, Tapas Das, Jennifer Thurmond, Suzette L. Pereira
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Publication number: 20100317073Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention utilize rationale genetic and chemical engineering strategies to achieve even greater efficiencies in biofuel production from microalgae. These increased efficiencies may be achieved through the application of targeted and well-designed chemical and genetic engineering methods disclosed herein. The exemplary embodiments focus on increasing single cell oil yields, increased algal culture densities, and increased efficiencies in oil production. Individually or in combination, exemplary embodiments may reduce the cost to produce a barrel of biofuel to enable commercial viability.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2008Publication date: December 16, 2010Applicant: The Ohio State University Research FoundationInventors: Richard T. Sayre, Suzette L. Pereira
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Publication number: 20100273187Abstract: Disclosed are antibodies that specifically recognize ?5-desaturase, methods of producing the antibodies, nucleotides and polypeptides for producing the antibodies, and methods of using the antibodies. The ?5-desaturase-specific antibodies provide improved methods of detecting ?5-desaturase in a sample.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Tapas Das, Suzette L. Pereira, Pradip Mukerji, Padmavathy Krishnan
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Publication number: 20100154080Abstract: The present invention is related to isolated polynucleotides encoding a delta-8 desaturase, delta-8 desaturases encoded by the isolated polynucleotides, expression vectors containing the isolated polynucleotides, host cells containing the expression vectors and methods for producing delta-8 desaturases and polyunsaturated fatty acids.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: ABBOTT LABORATORIESInventors: Tapas Das, Pradip Mukerji, Padmavathy Krishnan, Suzette L. Pereira
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Patent number: 7723503Abstract: Disclosed are isolated polynucleotides encoding an omega-3 desaturase and a delta-12 desaturase, the enzymes encoded by the isolated polynucleotides, vectors containing the isolated polynucleotides, transgenic hosts that contain the isolated polynucleotides that express the enzymes encoded thereby, methods for producing the desaturase enzymes, and method of using the enzymes to make polyunsaturated fatty acids. The isolated polynucleotides are derived from a fungus, Saprolegnia diclina (ATCC 56851). In particular, omega-3-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of arachidonic acid (AA) to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Delta-12 desaturase may be used, for example, in the conversion of oleic acid (OA) to linoleic (LA). EPA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2007Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Pradip Mukerji, Suzette L. Pereira, Yung-Sheng Huang
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Publication number: 20090265798Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 5 (i.e., “?5-desaturase”) and at carbon 6 (i.e., “?6-desaturase”) and to uses thereof. In particular, ?5-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of dihomo-?-linolenic acid (DGLA) to arachidonic acid (AA) and in the conversion of 20:4n-3 to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Delta-6 desaturase may be used, for example, in the conversion of linoleic (LA) to ?-linolenic acid (GLA). AA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2007Publication date: October 22, 2009Inventors: Pradip Mukerji, Yung-Sheng Huang, Tapas Das, Jennifer Thurmond, Suzette L. Pereira
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Publication number: 20090226987Abstract: Disclosed are isolated polynucleotides encoding an omega-3 desaturase and a delta-12 desaturase, the enzymes encoded by the isolated polynucleotides, vectors containing the isolated polynucleotides, transgenic hosts that contain the isolated polynucleotides that express the enzymes encoded thereby, methods for producing the desaturase enzymes, and method of using the enzymes to make polyunsaturated fatty acids. The isolated polynucleotides are derived from a fungus, Saprolegnia diclina (ATCC 56851). In particular, omega-3-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of arachidonic acid (AA) to eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Delta-12 desaturase may be used, for example, in the conversion of oleic acid (OA) to linoleic (LA). EPA or polyunsaturated fatty acids produced therefrom may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2009Publication date: September 10, 2009Inventors: Pradip Mukerji, Suzette L. Pereira, Yung-Sheng Huang
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Publication number: 20090148919Abstract: The subject invention relates to the identification of genes involved in the desaturation of polyunsaturated fatty acids at carbon 6 (i.e., “?6-desaturase”). In particular, ?6-desaturase may be utilized, for example, in the conversion of linoleic acid to ?-linolenic acid and in the conversion of ?-linolenic acid stearidonic acid. The polyunsaturated fatty acids produced by use of the enzyme may be added to pharmaceutical compositions, nutritional compositions, animal feeds, as well as other products such as cosmetics.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Pradip Mukerji, Yung-Sheng Huang, Amanda E. Leonard, Suzette L. Pereira, Jennifer M. Thurmond