Patents by Inventor Zhaohui Zhou
Zhaohui Zhou 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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Publication number: 20170292158Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2017Publication date: October 12, 2017Inventors: Caifu CHEN, Dana RIDZON, Zhaohui ZHOU, Kai Qin LAO, Neil A. STRAUS
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Patent number: 9765310Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and systems for use in polymerase-dependent, nucleotide transient-binding methods. The methods are useful for deducing the sequence of a template nucleic acid molecule and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analyses. The methods rely on the fact that the polymerase transient-binding time for a complementary nucleotide is longer compared to that of a non-complementary nucleotide. The labeled nucleotides transiently-binds the polymerase in a template-dependent manner, but does not incorporate. The methods are conducted under any reaction condition that permits transient binding of a complementary or non-complementary nucleotide to a polymerase, and inhibits nucleotide incorporation.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Peter Vander Horn, Cheng-Yao Chen, Guobin Luo, Michael Previte, Jamshid Temirov, Theo Nikiforov, Zhaohui Zhou, Hongye Sun, Yufang Wang, Stefanie Yukiko Nishimura, Hongyi Wang, Marian Peris, Barnett Rosenblum, Michael Phelan
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Patent number: 9657346Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLCInventors: Caifu Chen, Dana Ridzon, Zhaohui Zhou, Kai Qin Lao, Neil A. Straus
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Publication number: 20160215336Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Caifu CHEN, Dana RIDZON, Zhaohui ZHOU, Kai Qin LAO, Neil A. STRAUS
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Publication number: 20160208318Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and systems for use in polymerase-dependent, nucleotide transient-binding methods. The methods are useful for deducing the sequence of a template nucleic acid molecule and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analyses. The methods rely on the fact that the polymerase transient-binding time for a complementary nucleotide is longer compared to that of a non-complementary nucleotide. The labeled nucleotides transiently-binds the polymerase in a template-dependent manner, but does not incorporate. The methods are conducted under any reaction condition that permits transient binding of a complementary or non-complementary nucleotide to a polymerase, and inhibits nucleotide incorporation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Peter Vander Horn, Cheng-Yao Chen, Guobin Luo, Michael Previte, Jamshid Temirov, Theo Nikiforov, Zhaohui Zhou, Hongye Sun, Yufang Wang, Stefanie Yukiko Nishimura, Hongyi Wang, Marian Peris, Barnett Rosenblum, Michael Phelan
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Patent number: 9255258Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and systems for use in polymerase-dependent, nucleotide transient-binding methods. The methods are useful for deducing the sequence of a template nucleic acid molecule and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analyses. The methods rely on the fact that the polymerase transient-binding time for a complementary nucleotide is longer compared to that of a non-complementary nucleotide. The labeled nucleotides transiently-binds the polymerase in a template-dependent manner, but does not incorporate. The methods are conducted under any reaction condition that permits transient binding of a complementary or non-complementary nucleotide to a polymerase, and inhibits nucleotide incorporation.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2013Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Peter Vander Horn, Cheng-Yao Chen, Guobin Luo, Michael Previte, Jamshid Temirov, Theo Nikiforov, Zhaohui Zhou, Hongye Sun, Yufang Wang, Stefanie Yukiko Nishimura, Hongyi Wang, Marian Peris, Barnett Rosenblum, Michael Phelan
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Patent number: 9068222Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2009Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS, LLCInventors: Caifu Chen, Dana Ridzon, Zhaohui Zhou, Kai Qin Lao, Neil A. Straus
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Publication number: 20140234853Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and systems for use in polymerase-dependent, nucleotide transient-binding methods. The methods are useful for deducing the sequence of a template nucleic acid molecule and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analyses. The methods rely on the fact that the polymerase transient-binding time for a complementary nucleotide is longer compared to that of a non-complementary nucleotide. The labeled nucleotides transiently-binds the polymerase in a template-dependent manner, but does not incorporate. The methods are conducted under any reaction condition that permits transient binding of a complementary or non-complementary nucleotide to a polymerase, and inhibits nucleotide incorporation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: August 21, 2014Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Peter VANDER HORN, Cheng-Yao CHEN, Guobin LUO, Michael PREVITE, Jamshid TEMIROV, Theo NIKIFOROV, Zhaohui ZHOU, Hongye SUN, Yufang WANG, Stefanie Yukiko NISHIMURA, Hongyi WANG, Marian PERIS, Barnett ROSENBLUM, Michael PHELAN
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Publication number: 20140127752Abstract: A composition and method of cleaving a target DNA and isolating a DNA sequence of interest, directed by a targeting oligonucleotide (“ON”) including a DNA binding agent (stable or unstable), is disclosed. The targeting ON binds to the target DNA before or during DNA cleavage. After cleavage, the isolation of the DNA fragment of interest is facilitated by the affinity tag on the targeting ON or an affinity tag attached using either ligation or polymerase extension method.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Zhaohui Zhou, Yue Xu, Qun Shan
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Publication number: 20140038241Abstract: By using engineered sequence specific DNA nuclease (“SSDN”), the composition, reagent kit and method of the present invention can cut and release a DNA sequence of interest 1×104-1×107-base pairs long from a source DNA as large as the whole genome. The SSDN further includes an affinity tag or is bound to a solid support that facilitates the isolation of the DNA sequence of interest. The SSDN can include a RecA and Ref combination, a transcription activator like effector nuclease, or a sequence specific chemical nuclease. When applied to genomic sequencing, specific region(s) of interest in the genome can be cut and isolated. Because the irrelevant part of the genome is removed from the sequencing reaction, the speed, cost, and accuracy of genomic sequencing can be improved.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Inventors: Zhaohui Zhou, Qun Shan
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Patent number: 8632975Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and systems for use in polymerase-dependent, nucleotide transient-binding methods. The methods are useful for deducing the sequence of a template nucleic acid molecule and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analyses. The methods rely on the fact that the polymerase transient-binding time for a complementary nucleotide is longer compared to that of a non-complementary nucleotide. The labeled nucleotides transiently-binds the polymerase in a template-dependent manner, but does not incorporate. The methods are conducted under any reaction condition that permits transient binding of a complementary or non-complementary nucleotide to a polymerase, and inhibits nucleotide incorporation.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Assignee: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Peter B. Vander Horn, Cheng-Yao Chen, Guobin Luo, Michael Previte, Jamshid Temirov, Theo Nikiforov, Zhaohui Zhou, Hongye Sun, Yufang Wang, Stefanie Yukiko Nishimura, Hongyi Wang, Marian Peris, Barnett B. Rosenblum, Michael Phelan
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Publication number: 20130011840Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Caifu Chen, Dana Ridzon, Zhaohui Zhou, Kai Qin Lao, Neil A. Straus
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Publication number: 20120322676Abstract: Disclosed are genomic sequences for nine strains of Cronobacter spp. (C. sakazakii—696, 701, 680; C. malonaticus—507, 681; C. turicensis—564; C. muytjensii—530; C. dublinensis—582; C. genomosp1—581) and compositions, methods, and kits for detecting, identifying and distinguishing Cronobacter spp. strains from each other and from non-Cronobacter spp. strains. Some embodiments describe isolated nucleic acid compositions unique to certain Cronobacter strains as well as compositions that are specific to all Cronobacter spp. Primer and probe compositions and methods of use of primers and probes are also provided. Kits for identification of Cronobacter spp. are also described. Some embodiments relate to computer software methods for setting a control based threshold for analysis of PCR data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: Life Technologies CorporationInventors: Yongmei JI, Sheung-Mei ("Rita") Shih, Lovorka Degoricija, Zhaohui Zhou, Craig Cummings, Manohar Furtado, Pius Brzoska, Angela Burrell, Harrison Leong, Xingwang Fang, Mangkey Bounpheng, Rohan Shah
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Publication number: 20100330570Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and systems for use in polymerase-dependent, nucleotide transient-binding methods. The methods are useful for deducing the sequence of a template nucleic acid molecule and single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) analyses. The methods rely on the fact that the polymerase transient-binding time for a complementary nucleotide is longer compared to that of a non-complementary nucleotide. The labeled nucleotides transiently-binds the polymerase in a template-dependent manner, but does not incorporate. The methods are conducted under any reaction condition that permits transient binding of a complementary or non-complementary nucleotide to a polymerase, and inhibits nucleotide incorporation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: December 30, 2010Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Peter B. VANDER HORN, Cheng-Yao Chen, Guobin Luo, Michael Previte, Jamshid Temirov, Theo Nikiforov, Zhaohui Zhou, Hongye Sun, Yufang Wang, Stefanie Yukiko Nishimura, Hongyi Wang, Marian Peris, Barnett B. Rosenblum, Michael Phelan
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Publication number: 20100291605Abstract: Disclosed are novel methyltransferase assay methods, comprising: including, in a reaction mixture for a methyltransferase activity, a purified or recombinant adenosine nucleosidase activity that catalyses release of an adenine or adenine derivative moiety from a transmethylation product, and a purified or recombinant adenine deaminase activity that catalyses deamination of the released moiety to hypoxanthine or respective derivative and ammonia, wherein the methyltransferase activity is rate-limiting; and determining the methyltransferase activity by spectrophotometric or chromatographic monitoring of the coupled deamination reaction products, or of subsequent enzymatic or chemical reactions coupled thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2007Publication date: November 18, 2010Applicant: WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: Zhaohui Zhou, Kathleen Dorgan
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Publication number: 20100112573Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2009Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: LIFE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Caifu Chen, Dana Ridzon, Zhaohui Zhou, Kai Qin Lao, Neil A. Straus
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Patent number: 7601495Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: October 13, 2009Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLCInventors: Caifu Chen, Dana Ridzon, Zhaohui Zhou, Kai Q. Lao, Neil A. Straus
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Patent number: 7575863Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2004Date of Patent: August 18, 2009Assignee: Applied Biosystems, LLCInventors: Caifu Chen, Dana Ridzon, Zhaohui Zhou, Kai Qin Lao, Neil A. Straus
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Patent number: 7229662Abstract: Heterolayered thin films having ferroelectric/piezoelectric layers of alternating crystal structures and methods of their preparation are provided. In the ferroelectric/piezoelectric thin film, a first layer has a rhombohedral crystal structure and a second layer adjacent the first layer has a tetragonal crystal structure. The layers have a (100) preferred orientation with ?-axis normal to the surface of the film. The first layer can be a Zr-rich lead ziroconate titanate layer (e.g., PbZr0.8Ti0.2O3) and the second layer can be a Ti-rich PZT layer (e.g., PbZr0.2Ti0.8O3). Heterolayered ferroelectric/piezoelectric thin film comprising a plurality of such first and second layers in alternating sequence exhibits particularly improved electrical properties.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2003Date of Patent: June 12, 2007Assignee: National University of SingaporeInventors: John Wang, Anthony Zhaohui Zhou, Junmin Xue
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Publication number: 20060078906Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods, reagents, kits, and compositions for identifying and quantifying target polynucleotide sequences. A linker probe comprising a 3? target specific portion, a loop, and a stem is hybridized to a target polynucleotide and extended to form a reaction product that includes a reverse primer portion and the stem nucleotides. A detector probe, a specific forward primer, and a reverse primer can be employed in an amplification reaction wherein the detector probe can detect the amplified target polynucleotide based on the stem nucleotides introduced by the linker probe. In some embodiments a plurality of short miRNAs are queried with a plurality of linker probes, wherein the linker probes all comprise a universal reverse primer portion a different 3? target specific portion and different stems. The plurality of queried miRNAs can then be decoded in a plurality of amplification reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2005Publication date: April 13, 2006Applicant: Applera CorporationInventors: Caifu Chen, Dana Ridzon, Zhaohui Zhou, Kai Lao, Neil Straus