Patents by Inventor Vincent P. Antao

Vincent P. Antao 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).

  • Highly sensitive gene detection and localization using in situ branched-DNA hybridization
    Patent number: 7033758
    Abstract: Methods are provided for highly sensitive and rapid in situ detection of a nucleic acid analyte of a known sequence. The method employs oligonucleotide probes in a series of optimized steps to amplify a signal and decrease background. Sensitivity is enhanced such that the method can detect as few as 1–2 copies of nucleic acid analyte per sample, the sample containing a cell, tissue or similar biological material. Methods of detecting and identifying the position of the nucleic acid analyte in a cell are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: Bayer Corporation
    Inventors: Daryn Kenny, Lu Ping Shen, Vincent P. Antao, Audrey N. Player, Wei Cao
  • Highly sensitive gene detection and localization using in situ branched-DNA hybridization
    Publication number: 20020172950
    Abstract: Methods are provided for highly sensitive and rapid in situ detection of a nucleic acid analyte of a known sequence. The method employs oligonucleotide probes in a series of optimized steps to amplify a signal and decrease background. Sensitivity is enhanced such that the method can detect as few as 1-2 copies of nucleic acid analyte per sample, the sample containing a cell, tissue or similar biological material. Methods of detecting and identifying the position of the nucleic acid analyte in a cell are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2001
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: Daryn Kenny, Lu Ping Shen, Vincent P. Antao, Audrey N. Player, Wei Cao