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).
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Patent number: 11865123Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Unity Biotechnology, Inc.Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
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Publication number: 20220072015Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
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Patent number: 11129838Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 14, 2020Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Unity Biotechnology, Inc.Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
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Publication number: 20200253991Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
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Patent number: 10588916Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 15, 2018Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Unity Biotechnology, Inc.Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
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Publication number: 20190151337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2018Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Pam Tsuruda, Jill Hopkins, Harry Sweigard, Yan Poon, Jamie Dananberg, Daniel Marquess, Nathaniel David
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Publication number: 20190112616Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Christopher YOHN, Eric HAMPTON, Yan POON
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Publication number: 20190112617Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: April 18, 2019Inventors: Christopher YOHN, Yan POON, Daniel SANTOS, Bryan O'NEILL
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Patent number: 9315771Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 15, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Shane Edward Hopkins, Tanya Joy Shin, Melisa C. Low, Yan Poon, Alvin Aram Cho
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Publication number: 20150132829Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Applicant: SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Michael MENDEZ, Craig BEHNKE, Yan POON, Philip LEE
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Patent number: 8969066Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 26, 2009Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Sapphire Energy, Inc.Inventors: Michael Mendez, Craig Behnke, Yan Poon, Philip Lee
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Publication number: 20140335562Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Su-Chiung FANG, Yan POON, Michael MENDEZ
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Patent number: 8669059Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 14, 2012Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignees: The Scripps Research Institute, Sapphire Energy, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Kari Mikkelson, Yan Poon
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Publication number: 20120322102Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2009Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Su-Chiung Fang, Yan Poon, Michael Mendez
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Publication number: 20120309014Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicants: The Scripps Research Institute, Sapphire Energy, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Kari Mikkelson, Yan Poon
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Patent number: 8318436Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2011Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignees: Sapphire Energy, Inc., The Scripps Research InstituteInventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Yan Poon
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Publication number: 20120288918Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: November 15, 2012Applicant: Sapphire Energy, Inc.Inventors: Shane Edward Hopkins, Tanya Joy Shin, Melisa C. Low, Yan Poon, Alvin Aram Cho
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Patent number: 8268553Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignees: Sapphire Energy, Inc., The Scripps Research InstituteInventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Kari Mikkelson, Yan Poon
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Publication number: 20120220021Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: August 30, 2012Applicant: SAPPHIRE ENERGY ,INC.Inventors: Tanya Joy Shin, Yan Poon, Melisa C. Low, Shane Edward Hopkins, Alvin Aram Cho
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Publication number: 20120107853Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2011Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicants: THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, SAPPHIRE ENERGY, INC.Inventors: Stephen Mayfield, Bryan O'Neill, Michael Mendez, Yan Poon