Patents by Inventor Yan Poon

Yan Poon 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).

  • Patent number: 11865123
    Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that many eye conditions associated with aging are mediated at least in part by cells bearing a senescent phenotype. Senescent cells accumulate with age, and express factors that contribute to the pathophysiology of age related conditions. The data show that in age-matched patients, the severity of age-related conditions correlates with the abundance of senescent cells, and that clearing senescent cells can help abrogate the condition. Small molecule drugs that remove senescent cells from affected tissue in the eye are provided that have special efficacy in treating ophthalmic conditions. They not only inhibit progression of the disease, they can also reverse some of the pathophysiology—such as neovascularization and vaso-obliteration—that lead to vision loss. These senolytic agents have an appropriate dose and specificity profile to be effective in the clinical management of previously intractable ophthalmic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: Unity Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
  • Publication number: 20220072015
    Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that many eye conditions associated with aging are mediated at least in part by cells bearing a senescent phenotype. Senescent cells accumulate with age, and express factors that contribute to the pathophysiology of age related conditions. The data show that in age-matched patients, the severity of age-related conditions correlates with the abundance of senescent cells, and that clearing senescent cells can help abrogate the condition. Small molecule drugs that remove senescent cells from affected tissue in the eye are provided that have special efficacy in treating ophthalmic conditions. They not only inhibit progression of the disease, they can also reverse some of the pathophysiology—such as neovascularization and vaso-obliteration—that lead to vision loss. These senolytic agents have an appropriate dose and specificity profile to be effective in the clinical management of previously intractable ophthalmic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
  • Patent number: 11129838
    Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that many eye conditions associated with aging are mediated at least in part by cells bearing a senescent phenotype. Senescent cells accumulate with age, and express factors that contribute to the pathophysiology of age related conditions. The data show that in age-matched patients, the severity of age-related conditions correlates with the abundance of senescent cells, and that clearing senescent cells can help abrogate the condition. Small molecule drugs that remove senescent cells from affected tissue in the eye are provided that have special efficacy in treating ophthalmic conditions. They not only inhibit progression of the disease, they can also reverse some of the pathophysiology—such as neovascularization and vaso-obliteration—that lead to vision loss. These senolytic agents have an appropriate dose and specificity profile to be effective in the clinical management of previously intractable ophthalmic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: Unity Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
  • Publication number: 20200253991
    Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that many eye conditions associated with aging are mediated at least in part by cells bearing a senescent phenotype. Senescent cells accumulate with age, and express factors that contribute to the pathophysiology of age related conditions. The data show that in age-matched patients, the severity of age-related conditions correlates with the abundance of senescent cells, and that clearing senescent cells can help abrogate the condition. Small molecule drugs that remove senescent cells from affected tissue in the eye are provided that have special efficacy in treating ophthalmic conditions. They not only inhibit progression of the disease, they can also reverse some of the pathophysiology—such as neovascularization and vaso-obliteration—that lead to vision loss. These senolytic agents have an appropriate dose and specificity profile to be effective in the clinical management of previously intractable ophthalmic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
  • Patent number: 10588916
    Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that many eye conditions associated with aging are mediated at least in part by cells bearing a senescent phenotype. Senescent cells accumulate with age, and express factors that contribute to the pathophysiology of age related conditions. The data show that in age-matched patients, the severity of age-related conditions correlates with the abundance of senescent cells, and that clearing senescent cells can help abrogate the condition. Small molecule drugs that remove senescent cells from affected tissue in the eye are provided that have special efficacy in treating ophthalmic conditions. They not only inhibit progression of the disease, they can also reverse some of the pathophysiology—such as neovascularization and vaso-obliteration—that lead to vision loss. These senolytic agents have an appropriate dose and specificity profile to be effective in the clinical management of previously intractable ophthalmic conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: Unity Biotechnology, Inc.
    Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
  • Publication number: 20190151337
    Abstract: This invention is based on the discovery that many eye conditions associated with aging are mediated at least in part by cells bearing a senescent phenotype. Senescent cells accumulate with age, and express factors that contribute to the pathophysiology of age related conditions. The data show that in age-matched patients, the severity of age-related conditions correlates with the abundance of senescent cells, and that clearing senescent cells can help abrogate the condition. Small molecule drugs that remove senescent cells from affected tissue in the eye are provided that have special efficacy in treating ophthalmic conditions. They not only inhibit progression of the disease, they can also reverse some of the pathophysiology—such as neovascularization and vaso-obliteration—that lead to vision loss. These senolytic agents have an appropriate dose and specificity profile to be effective in the clinical management of previously intractable ophthalmic conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
  • Publication number: 20190112616
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polynucleotides and the polypeptides encoded thereby and their use to increase biomass production by photosynthetic organisms. Also provided are photosynthetic organisms transformed by such polynucleotides and expressing such polypeptides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher YOHN, Eric HAMPTON, Yan POON
  • Publication number: 20190112617
    Abstract: Provided herein are modified Rubisco large subunit proteins and nucleid acids encoding such proteins, as well as photosynthetic organism transformed with said nucleic acids and expressing said proteins. In certain embodiments, photosynthetic organisms containing said modified Rubisco large subunit proteins exhibit increased biomass production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2017
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher YOHN, Yan POON, Daniel SANTOS, Bryan O'NEILL
  • Patent number: 9315771
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are transformed non-vascular photosynthetic organisms that are salt tolerant, nucleotides and vectors useful in conducting such transformations, and transformed strains produced by such transformations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shane Edward Hopkins, Tanya Joy Shin, Melisa C. Low, Yan Poon, Alvin Aram Cho
  • Publication number: 20150132829
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing flocculation moieties in photosynthetic organisms. The photosynthetic organisms are genetically modified to effect production, secretion, or both, of the flocculation moieties. Also provided are methods of flocculating organisms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Applicant: SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Michael MENDEZ, Craig BEHNKE, Yan POON, Philip LEE
  • Patent number: 8969066
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for producing flocculation moieties in photosynthetic organisms. The photosynthetic organisms are genetically modified to effect production, secretion, or both, of the flocculation moieties. Also provided are methods of flocculating organisms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Sapphire Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Mendez, Craig Behnke, Yan Poon, Philip Lee
  • Publication number: 20140335562
    Abstract: Algae transformed with one or more polynucleotides encoding proteins that confer herbicide resistance are provided. The algae can be grown in small or large scale cultures that include one or more herbicides for the production and isolation of various products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2014
    Publication date: November 13, 2014
    Applicant: SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Su-Chiung FANG, Yan POON, Michael MENDEZ
  • Patent number: 8669059
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignees: The Scripps Research Institute, Sapphire Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Kari Mikkelson, Yan Poon
  • Publication number: 20120322102
    Abstract: Algae transformed with one or more polynucleotides encoding proteins that confer herbicide resistance are provided. The algae can be grown in small or large scale cultures that include one or more herbicides for the production and isolation of various products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2009
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicant: SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Su-Chiung Fang, Yan Poon, Michael Mendez
  • Publication number: 20120309014
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicants: The Scripps Research Institute, Sapphire Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Kari Mikkelson, Yan Poon
  • Patent number: 8318436
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignees: Sapphire Energy, Inc., The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Yan Poon
  • Publication number: 20120288918
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are transformed non-vascular photosynthetic organisms that are salt tolerant, nucleotides and vectors useful in conducting such transformations, and transformed strains produced by such transformations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Sapphire Energy, Inc.
    Inventors: Shane Edward Hopkins, Tanya Joy Shin, Melisa C. Low, Yan Poon, Alvin Aram Cho
  • Patent number: 8268553
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignees: Sapphire Energy, Inc., The Scripps Research Institute
    Inventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Kari Mikkelson, Yan Poon
  • Publication number: 20120220021
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are transformed non-vascular photosynthetic organisms that are herbicide resistant, nucleotides and vectors useful in conducting such transformations, and transformed strains produced by such transformations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: SAPPHIRE ENERGY ,INC.
    Inventors: Tanya Joy Shin, Yan Poon, Melisa C. Low, Shane Edward Hopkins, Alvin Aram Cho
  • Publication number: 20120107853
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method and compositions for high throughput screening of genetically modified photosynthetic organisms for plasmic state. The present invention provides methods of producing one or more proteins, including biomass degrading enzymes in a plant. Also provided are the methods of producing biomass degradation pathways in alga cells, particularly in the chloroplast. Single enzymes or multiple enzymes may be produced by the methods disclosed. The methods disclosed herein allow for the production of biofuel, including ethanol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Applicants: THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Yan Poon