Patents by Inventor Vivian Q. Zhang

Vivian Q. Zhang 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).

  • Antisense modulation of bcl-x expression
    Patent number: 7148204
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for modulating the expression of bcl-x. Antisense compounds, particularly antisense oligonucleotides, targeted to nucleic acids encoding bcl-x are preferred. Methods of using these compounds for modulation of bcl-x expression and for treatment of diseases associated with expression of bcl-x are also provided. Methods of sensitizing cells to apoptotic stimuli are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Isis Pharmaceuticala, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Frank Bennett, Nicholas M. Dean, Brett P. Monia, Brian J. Nickoloff, Vivian Q. Zhang