Patents by Inventor Victor L. Boyartchuk

Victor L. Boyartchuk 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).

  • AFC1 and RCE1: isoprenylated CAAX processing enzymes
    Patent number: 7029911
    Abstract: Two genes which encode polypeptides that mediate post-prenylation processing steps in CAAX polypeptides such as Ras are provided. The two genes (AFC1 and RCE1) encode polypeptides that mediate the removal of the AAX tripeptide from the CAAX polypeptide following prenylation. The genes and encoded polypeptides provide assays for testing compounds for an effect on post-prenylation processing steps. A heat shock assay for assessing Ras activity is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2006
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Jasper D. Rine, Victor L. Boyartchuk, Matthew N. Ashby
  • AFC1 and RCE1: isoprenylated CAAX processing enzymes
    Publication number: 20040072296
    Abstract: Two genes which encode polypeptides that mediate post-prenylation processing steps in CAAX polypeptides such as Ras are provided. The two genes (AFC1 and RCE1) encode polypeptides that mediate the removal of the AAX tripeptide from the CAAX polypeptide following prenylation. The genes and encoded polypeptides provide assays for testing compounds for an effect on post-prenylation processing steps. A heat shock assay for assessing Ras activity is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2003
    Publication date: April 15, 2004
    Inventors: Jasper D. Rine, Victor L. Boyartchuk, Matthew N. Ashby
  • AFC1 and RCE1: isoprenylated CAAX processing enzymes
    Patent number: 6391574
    Abstract: Two genes which encode polypeptides that mediate post-prenylation processing steps in CAAX polypeptides such as Ras are provided. The two genes (AFC1 and RCE1) encode polypeptides that mediate the removal of the AAX tripeptide from the CAAX polypeptide following prenylation. The genes and encoded polypeptides provide assays for testing compounds for an effect on post-prenylation processing steps. A heat shock assay for assessing Ras activity is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Jasper D. Rine, Victor L. Boyartchuk, Matthew N. Ashby