Patents by Inventor Ulla Bonas

Ulla Bonas 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).

  • Modular DNA-binding domains and methods of use
    Patent number: 11827676
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • MODULAR DNA-BINDING DOMAINS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20210261628
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • MODULAR DNA-BINDING DOMAINS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20200270312
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 27, 2020
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • Modular DNA-binding domains and methods of use
    Patent number: 10590175
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • MODULAR DNA-BINDING DOMAINS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20180141979
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • Modular DNA-binding domains and methods of use
    Patent number: 9809628
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • MODULAR DNA-BINDING DOMAINS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170051020
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • Modular DNA-binding domains and methods of use
    Patent number: 9453054
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • Modular DNA-Binding Domains and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20160194361
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2015
    Publication date: July 7, 2016
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • Modular DNA-binding domains and methods of use
    Patent number: 9353378
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2016
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • PATHOGEN-INDUCIBLE PROMOTERS AND THEIR USE IN ENHANCING THE DISEASE RESISTANCE OF PLANTS
    Publication number: 20160032303
    Abstract: Methods for producing pathogen-inducible promoters for the expression of genes in plants are provided. The pathogen-inducible promoters are inducible by one, two, three, or more plant pathogens. Methods for producing R genes that are inducible in a plant by more than one plant pathogen are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas Lahaye, Patrick Römer, Sebastian Schornack, Jens Boch, Ulla Bonas
  • Pathogen-inducible promoters and their use in enhancing the disease resistance of plants
    Patent number: 9133467
    Abstract: Methods for producing pathogen-inducible promoters for the expression of genes in plants are provided. The pathogen-inducible promoters are inducible by one, two, three, or more plant pathogens. Methods for producing R genes that are inducible in a plant by more than one plant pathogen are further provided. Additionally, provided are R genes and other nucleic acid molecules comprising the pathogen-inducible promoters and that are made by such methods as well as plants, plant parts, plant cells, seeds, and non-human host cells comprising the R genes and other nucleic acid molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Two Blades Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas Lahaye, Patrick Römer, Sebastian Schornack, Jens Boch, Ulla Bonas
  • Modular DNA-binding domains and methods of use
    Patent number: 9017967
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • MODULAR DNA-BINDING DOMAINS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20150079602
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • MODULAR DNA-BINDING DOMAINS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20130217119
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • PATHOGEN-INDUCIBLE PROMOTERS AND THEIR USE IN ENHANCING THE DISEASE RESISTANCE OF PLANTS
    Publication number: 20130219555
    Abstract: Methods for producing pathogen-inducible promoters for the expression of genes in plants are provided. The pathogen-inducible promoters are inducible by one, two, three, or more plant pathogens. Methods for producing R genes that are inducible in a plant by more than one plant pathogen are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2009
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: Two Blades Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas Lahaye, Patrick Römer, Sebastian Schornack, Jens Boch, Ulla Bonas
  • Modular DNA-binding domains and methods of use
    Patent number: 8470973
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • Modular DNA-binding domains and methods of use
    Patent number: 8420782
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye
  • BS3 resistance gene and methods of use
    Patent number: 8198510
    Abstract: Isolated nucleic acid molecules that confer resistance to the plant pathogen Xanthomonas campestris are provided. These molecules may be introduced into plants that are otherwise susceptible to infection by this bacterium in order to enhance the resistance of the plant to this plant pathogen. Additionally provided are isolated polypeptides and isolated nucleic acid molecules comprising plant promoters. Methods of using the nucleic acid molecules to increase the resistance of plants to pathogens and to express genes of interest in plants are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Two Blades Foundation
    Inventors: Thomas Lahaye, Ulla Bonas, Patrick Römer
  • MODULAR DNA-BINDING DOMAINS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20120122205
    Abstract: The present invention refers to methods for selectively recognizing a base pair in a DNA sequence by a polypeptide, to modified polypeptides which specifically recognize one or more base pairs in a DNA sequence and, to DNA which is modified so that it can be specifically recognized by a polypeptide and to uses of the polypeptide and DNA in specific DNA targeting as well as to methods of modulating expression of target genes in a cell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Ulla Bonas, Jens Boch, Sebastian Schornack, Thomas Lahaye