Patents by Inventor Tae Ji

Tae Ji 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).

  • Genes and agents to regulate follicular development, ovulation cycle and steriodogenesis
    Publication number: 20050148505
    Abstract: Methods of regulating gene expression through exposure of the gene to follicle stimulating hormone are provided. Follicle stimulating hormone is used to suppress the expression of T3-binding protein mRNA and thereby regulate ovulation, estrogen production and steroidogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 7, 2005
    Inventors: Tae Ji, Inhae Ji
  • Agents and methods for modulating interactions between gonadotropin hormones and receptors
    Publication number: 20050142135
    Abstract: The present invention relates to agents and methods for the modulation of gonadotropin hormones and their receptors, including methods of treating gonadotropin disorders and conditions and screening and development of therapies. Specifically, the present invention relates to modulation of gonadotropin hormones through the inhibition of activity of exoloop 1, exoloop 2 and exoloop 3 of gonadotropin receptors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2004
    Publication date: June 30, 2005
    Applicant: University of Kentucky Research Foundation
    Inventors: Tae Ji, Inhae Ji
  • Receptor for a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin
    Patent number: 5693491
    Abstract: The cDNA that encodes a glycoprotein receptor from the tobacco hornworm which binds a Bacillus thuringiensis toxin has been obtained and sequenced. The availability of this cDNA permits the retrieval of DNAs encoding homologous receptors in other insects and organisms as well as the design of assays for the cytotoxicity and binding affinity of potential pesticides and the development of methods to manipulate natural and/or introduced homologous receptors and, thus, to destroy target cells, tissues and/or organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Assignee: University of Wyoming
    Inventors: Lee A. Bulla, Tae Ji