Derived From Oil Seed, E.g., Cotton Seed, Rapeseed, Sunflower, Etc. Patents (Class 530/377)
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Publication number: 20100036099Abstract: Canola protein isolates are provided which contain both albumin and globulin protein fractions that are soluble, transparent and heat stable in an acidic aqueous environment. The canola protein isolates are completely soluble in water at low pH, low in phytic acid and useful in products for human consumption, pet foods and aquaculture.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2009Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Martin Schweizer, Brent E. Green, Kevin I. Segall, James Logie
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Publication number: 20100010198Abstract: Canola protein isolates are provided which contain both albumin and globulin protein fractions that are soluble and parent in an acidic aqueous environment. The canola protein isolates are completely soluble in water at low pH, low in phytic acid and useful in products for human consumption, pet foods and aquaculture.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2009Publication date: January 14, 2010Inventors: Martin Schweizer, Brent E. Green, Kevin I. Segall, James Logie
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Publication number: 20090318671Abstract: A novel canola protein isolate consisting predominantly of 2S canola protein and having equal to better solubility properties and improved clarity properties, has an increased proportion of 2S canola protein and a decreased proportion of 7S canola protein. The novel canola protein isolate is formed by heat treatment or isoelectric precipitation of aqueous supernatant from canola protein micelle formation and precipitation, to effect precipitation of 7S protein which is sedimented and removed. Alternatively, the novel canola protein isolate may be derived from a selective membrane procedure in which an aqueous canola protein solution containing 12S, 7S and 2S canola proteins is subjected to a first selective membrane technique to retain 12S and 7S canola proteins in a retentate, which is dried to provide a canola protein isolate consisting predominantly of 7S canola protein, and to permit 2S canola protein to pass through the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Martin Schweizer, Brent E. Green, Kevin I. Segall, Randy Willardsen
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Publication number: 20090312525Abstract: The invention relates to an isolated aquaporin having a bound ligand, wherein said ligand close the conformation of said aquaporin and inhibit and/or reduce water transport of said aquaporin, and/or a high resolution structure of an isolated aquaporin in a closed conformation characterised by the coordinates deposited at the Protein Data Bank ID:1Z98, a crystal of said isolated aquaporin as well as the coordinates defining said crystal and the use of said aquaporin, and the use of the high-resolution structure as defined by the coordinates deposited at PDB ID:1Z98, and a method to produce said aquaporin.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2006Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Per Kjellbom, Kristina Hedfalk, Susanna Törnroth, Maria Karlsson, Urban Johansson, Richard Neutze
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Publication number: 20090286961Abstract: Protein concentrates and protein isolates, in addition to processes for the production of protein concentrates and protein isolates, are disclosed. In particular, the disclosure relates to a process for removing fiber from an oilseed meal, comprising: i) mixing an oilseed meal with a blending solvent, optionally water, saline solution, polysaccharide solution or protein containing solution, to form a mixture; ii) optionally adjusting the pH of the protein slurry to a pH of about 2 to about 10; and iii) separating the mixture to form a protein slurry comprising soluble and insoluble proteins and an insoluble fiber fraction.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2009Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventor: Qingnong Nelson Tang
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Publication number: 20090271892Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification and characterization of new lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferases (LPAAT) as well as to the use of these enzymes for modifying plants for efficient production of modified lipids.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2007Publication date: October 29, 2009Inventors: Brigitte Thomasset, Emma Wallington, Jeroen Wilmer, Eric Gontier, Sebastien Gougeon
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Patent number: 7605244Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with genes that encode polypeptides that have methyltransferase activity. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: October 20, 2009Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
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Patent number: 7595382Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with genes that encode polypeptides that have methyltransferase activity. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
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Patent number: 7553952Abstract: The present invention relates to genes associated with the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway. More particularly, the present invention provides and includes nucleic acid molecules, proteins, and antibodies associated with genes that encode polypeptides that have methyltransferase activity. The present invention also provides methods for utilizing such agents, for example in gene isolation, gene analysis and the production of transgenic plants. Moreover, the present invention includes transgenic plants modified to express the aforementioned polypeptides. In addition, the present invention includes methods for the production of products from the tocopherol biosynthesis pathway.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 30, 2009Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Alison Van Eenennaam, Henry E. Valentin, Balasulojini Karunanandaa, Ming Hao, Eric Aasen, Charlene Levering
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Patent number: 7541329Abstract: Compositions and methods for reducing hypercholesterolemia and, accordingly, the risk of cardiovascular disease, are provided. Such compositions may comprise isolated oil body associated proteins. Additionally provided are foodstuffs to which one or more oil body associated proteins have been added. The compositions employed in the invention may further comprise additive compounds, for example, a saponin, an isoflavone, a phospholipid, a carbohydrate substantially resistant to digestion, or a combination thereof. The methods and compositions of the invention may be used to lower cholesterol and other lipid levels in subjects to achieve a reduction in the risk of cardiovascular disease.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Monsanto Technology LLCInventors: Neal A. Bringe, Kanthasamy Karunanandaa
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Publication number: 20090069542Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for processing a plant-based protein source, the method comprising an acidic extracting solution comprising a reducing agent is useful for extracting and isolating proteins from plant-based protein sources.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2007Publication date: March 12, 2009Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKAInventors: Yiqi Yang, Weijie XU, Narenda Reddy
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Publication number: 20080319171Abstract: Oil seed protein isolates, particularly canola protein isolate, are produced continuously from oil seed meals, preferably at a high purity level of at least about 100 wt % (Nx 6.25), by a process wherein oil seed protein is continuously extracted from oil seed meal, the resulting protein solution is continuously concentrated, preferably to a protein content of at least about 200 g/L, and the concentrated protein solution is continuously mixed with chilled water having a temperature below about 15° C. to form protein micellar, which are settled in the settling vessel to provide a protein micellar mass (PMM) while supernatant overflows the vessel. The PMM, when accumulated to a desired degree, may be separated from supernatant and dried. The supernatant may be processed to recover additional oil seed protein isolate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2008Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Larry D. Barker, Brent Everett Green, Lei Xu
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Publication number: 20080299282Abstract: A novel canola protein isolate consisting predominantly of 2S canola protein and having equal to better solubility properties and improved clarity properties, has an increased proportion of 2S canola protein and a decreased proportion of 7S canola protein. The novel canola protein isolate is formed by heat treatment or isoelectric precipitation of aqueous supernatant from canola protein micelle formation and precipitation, to effect precipitation of 7S protein which is sedimented and removed. Alternatively, the novel canola protein isolate may be derived from a selective membrane procedure in which an aqueous canola protein solution containing 12S, 7S and 2S canola proteins is subjected to a first selective membrane technique to retain 12S and 7S canola proteins in a retentate, which is dried to provide a canola protein isolate consisting predominantly of 7S canola protein, and to permit 2S canola protein to pass through the membrane.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2008Publication date: December 4, 2008Inventors: Martin Schweizer, Brent E. Green, Kevin I. Segall, Randy Willardsen
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Publication number: 20080125577Abstract: A canola protein isolate having a protein content of at least about 90 wt % (N×6.25), preferably at least about 100 wt %, and consisting predominantly of the 2S protein and substantially free from the 7S and 12S proteins is prepared. In one aspect, canola oil seed meal is extracted with aqueous protein solution at an elevated temperature to preferentially extract 2S protein from the meal to produce a canola protein solution containing predominantly 2S protein. The 2S canola protein is recovered as an isolate. In another aspect, the canola oil seed meal is extracted with aqueous saline solution to extract 2S, 7S and 12S proteins from the meal. The aqueous protein extract solution is heat treated at an elevated temperature to precipitate 7S and 12S proteins and leave a 2S protein solution from which the isolate may be recovered. In a further aspect, the aqueous protein solution is concentrated prior to the heat treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventors: Brandy Gosnell, Kevin I. Segall, Martin Schweizer
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Patent number: 7351435Abstract: The present invention relates to a vaccine comprising deglycosylated ricin toxin A-chain and method for making and using the composition.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2001Date of Patent: April 1, 2008Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the ArmyInventors: Robert W. Wannemacher, John F. Hewetson
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Patent number: 7309773Abstract: Flax protein isolates are obtained in a procedure in which flax oil seeds are initially extracted to remove mucilage therefrom prior to crushing to recover the oil and produce a meal. The flax protein meal then is processed to recover a flax protein isolate therefrom.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: December 18, 2007Assignee: Burcon Nutrascience (MB) Corp.Inventors: Brent E. Green, Radka Milanova, James Logie
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Patent number: 7211288Abstract: A canola protein isolate having a protein of at least about 90 wt % (Nx 6.25) is employed as an at least partial replacement for at least one component providing functionality in a food composition. The canola protein isolate is a dried concentrated supernatant from the settling of a solid phase of a dispersion of canola protein micelles.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2003Date of Patent: May 1, 2007Assignee: Burcon Nutrascience (MB) Corp.Inventor: Shelley Hiron
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Patent number: 7193134Abstract: The present invention is directed to promoters of flax conlinin and ?-3 desaturase genes. The promoters guide high levels of the expression exclusively in flax developing seeds. This specific expression pattern concomitant with the biosynthesis of storage lipids and proteins make these promoters particularly useful for seed-specific modification of fatty acid and protein compositions in plant seeds.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2002Date of Patent: March 20, 2007Assignee: Bioriginal Food & Science Corp.Inventors: Xiao Qiu, Martin Truksa, Zhiyuan Hu
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Patent number: 7091312Abstract: The invention relates to novel nucleic acid and protein sequences from the mung bean Vigna radiata. The nucleic acid sequence, isolated from a bruchid resistant mung bean line, encodes a thionin-like protein with insecticidal properties.Type: GrantFiled: April 8, 2003Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: Academia SinicaInventors: Ching-San Chen, Kuan-Chung Chen, Cheng-Chun Kuan, Ching-Yu Lin
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Patent number: 7087720Abstract: An improved yield of oil seed protein isolate, preferably canola oil seed isolate, in an oil seed meal aqueous extraction procedure is obtained from oil seed meal which has been desolventized at a temperature of about 100° C. or less, preferably about 70° to 80° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2002Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Burcon NutraScience (MB) Corp.Inventors: E. Donald Murray, Paul S. Westdal
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Patent number: 7067624Abstract: A new family of antimicrobial proteins is described. Prototype proteins can be isolated from Macadamia integrifolia as well as other plant species. DNA encoding the protein is also described as well as DNA constructs which can be used to express the antimicrobial protein or to introduce the antimicrobial protein into a plant. Compositions comprising the antimicrobial protein or the antimicrobial protein per se can be administered to plants or mammalian animals to combat microbial infestation.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 1997Date of Patent: June 27, 2006Assignees: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, The State of Queensland Department of Primary Industries, The University of Queensland, Bureau of Sugar Experiment Stations, Queensland University of TechnologyInventors: John Michael Manners, John Paul Marcus, Kenneth Clifford Goulter, Jodie Lyn Green, Neil Ivan Bower
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Patent number: 7018633Abstract: Compositions and methods for selectively killing a cell containing a viral protease are disclosed. The composition is a varient of a protein synthesis inactivating toxin wherein a viral protease cleavage site is interposed between the A and B chains. The variant of the type II ribosome-inactivating protein is activated by digestion of the viral protease cleavage site by the specific viral protease. The activated ribosome-inactivating protein then kills the cell by inactivating cellular ribosomes. A preferred embodiment of the invention is specific for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and uses ricin as the ribosome-inactivating protein. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the variant of the ribosome-inactivating protein is modified by attachment of one or more hydrophobic agents. The hydrophobic agent facilitates entry of the variant of the ribosome-inactivating protein into cells and can lead to incorporation of the ribosome-inactivating protein into viral particles.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2003Date of Patent: March 28, 2006Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLCInventors: William K. Keener, Thomas E. Ward
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Patent number: 6992173Abstract: The recovery of protein from canola oil seed meal and other oil seed meals in the preparation of canola or other oil seed protein isolate is improved in comparison to conventional toasted meal by the use of a meal which has been air-desolventized at a temperature below about 50° C.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: Burcon Nutrascience (MB) Corp.Inventors: Radka Milanova, E. Donald Murray, Paul S. Westdal
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Patent number: 6936696Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of plant genetics and protein biochemistry. More specifically, the present invention relates to modified proteins having an increased number of essential amino acids. The invention provides proteins modified to have an increased number of essential amino acids, nucleic acid sequences encoding the enhanced proteins, and methods of designing, producing, and using the same. The invention also includes compositions, transformed host cells, transgenic plants and seeds containing the enhanced proteins, and methods for preparing and using the same.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2002Date of Patent: August 30, 2005Assignee: Monsanto CompanyInventors: William D. Rapp, Jiexin Peng, Gautham Nadig, Tyamagondlu Venkatesh
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Publication number: 20040254353Abstract: Oil seed protein isolates, particularly canola protein isolate, are produced at a high purity level of at least about 100 wt % (Nx 6.25) by a process wherein oil seed protein is extracted from oil seed meal, the resulting aqueous protein solution is concentrated to a protein content of at least about 200 g/L, and the concentrated protein solution is added to chilled water having a temperature below about 15° C. to form protein micelles, which are settled to provide a protein micellar mass (PMM). The protein micellar mass is separated from supernatant and may be dried. The supernatant may be processed to recover additional oil seed protein isolate by concentrating the supernatant and then drying the concentrated supernatant, to produce a protein isolate having a protein content of at least about 90 wt %. The concentrated supernatant may be mixed in varying proportions with at least part of the PMM and the mixture dried to produce a protein isolate having a protein content of at least about 90 wt %.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2004Publication date: December 16, 2004Inventors: Larry D. Barker, Ronald W. Martens, E. Donald Murray
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Patent number: 6800736Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2003Date of Patent: October 5, 2004Assignees: MGP Ingredients, Inc., Desert Whale Jojoba Company, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Patent number: 6774215Abstract: A method of producing separated lipid-rich lipid/protein complex and native proteins from oil seeds, by adding a substance having the ability to aggregate lipids with proteins to a water extract of oil seeds, sedimenting or floating a lipid/protein complex having a lipid content of 45% or more as an aggregate, and recovering it for separation from native proteins.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 1998Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: Ajinomoto Co., Inc.Inventors: Makoto Wakabayashi, Satoshi Suzuki, Kentaro Kawamura, Hiroshi Okada, Koji Mitsuki
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Patent number: 6753312Abstract: Novel food, dietary supplement and nutraceutical products containing phenol/protein complexes derived from vegetable sources have high antioxidant activity and very high levels of protein. The products provide novel means for administering high levels of plant antioxidants to human and mammals in the form of a protein concentrate. Due to their high antioxidant capacity these novel products are useful as aids in the prevention and treatment of many diseases.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2001Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Cyvex Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael T. Yatcilla, Gilbert Gluck
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Patent number: 6716599Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein. Defatted jojoba meal in a dispersion is hydrolyzed with a protease, acid is added. The protease is deactivated, and the resultant dispersion may be subjected to filtration to obtain permeate and retentate fractions. Sodium metabisulfite may be added after the acid.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2004Assignee: MGP Ingredients, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
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Publication number: 20040039174Abstract: Oil seed protein isolates, particularly canola protein isolate, are produced continuously from oil seed meals, preferably at a high purity level of at least about 100 wt % (N×6.25), by a process wherein oil seed protein is continuously extracted from oil seed meal, the resulting protein solution is continuously concentrated, preferably to a protein content of at least about 200 g/L, and the concentrated protein solution is continuously mixed with chilled water having a temperature below about 15° C. to form protein micellar, which are settled in the settling vessel to provide a protein micellar mass (PMM) while supernatant overflows the vessel. The PMM, when accumulated to a desired degree, may be separated from supernatant and dried. The supernatant may be processed to recover additional oil seed protein isolate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventors: Larry D. Barker, Brent Everett Green, Lei Xu
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Publication number: 20040034200Abstract: A new canola protein isolate is provided along with a new canola protein. The new canola protein isolate is obtained from the supernatant from the production of a canola protein micellar mass and contains a predominance of 2S protein, The canola protein isolate derived from PMM contains a predominance of a 7S protein. Compositions of the canola protein isolate are provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2003Publication date: February 19, 2004Inventors: James Logie, Radka Milanova
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Patent number: 6669956Abstract: The invention is directed to novel tablets comprising isoflavone-containing plant extract and water-insoluble polysaccharides, and methods of manufacturing them.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2002Date of Patent: December 30, 2003Assignees: Indena S.p.A., Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc.Inventors: Min Michael He, Fang-Yu Liu, Joseph A. Fix, Martin Link, Maria L. Kang, Ezio Bombardelli
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Patent number: 6664232Abstract: An HLA-A2 restricted tumor antigen peptide originated fromr SART-1, derivatives thereof having characteristics functionally equivalent thereto; therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic agents for tumors which utilize the tumor antigen peptide or its derivative, a recombinant DNA, recombinant polypeptide or antibody related to said tumor antigen peptide, or use thereof; an antigen presenting cell presenting the said tumor antigen peptide or use thereof; cytotoxic T lymphocyte specific for said tumor antigen peptide or use thereof.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2001Date of Patent: December 16, 2003Assignees: Kyogo Itoh, Sumitomo Pharmaceuticals Company, LimitedInventors: Kyogo Itoh, Terutada Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20030204061Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2003Publication date: October 30, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Patent number: 6632925Abstract: The present invention includes biodegradable plant protein composites.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2000Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Jinwen Zhang, Perminus Mungara, Jay-Lin Jane
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Patent number: 6630195Abstract: A method for preparing the high protein product from oilseed-based material is described. The high protein product provided by the process can be utilized in a wide variety of applications, including the preparation of food products for human consumption. The high protein product typically includes at least 85 wt. % protein (dry solids basis). The product is produced by a process which includes purifying an aqueous protein-containing extract through passage over a microporous membrane. The membrane generally has an MWCO of at least 25,000 and a filtering surface with a contact angle of no more than 30 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2000Date of Patent: October 7, 2003Assignee: Cargill, IncorporatedInventors: Harapanahalli S. Muralidhara, Michael A. Porter, Jagannadh V. Satyavolu, William H. Sperber, Ian Purtle
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Patent number: 6627197Abstract: Compositions and methods for selectively killing a cell containing a viral protease are disclosed. The composition is a variant of a protein synthesis inactivating toxin wherein a viral protease cleavage site is interposed between the A and B chains. The variant of the type II ribosome-inactivating protein is activated by digestion of the viral protease cleavage site by the specific viral protease. The activated ribosome-inactivating protein then kills the cell by inactivating cellular ribosomes. A preferred embodiment of the invention is specific for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and uses ricin as the ribosome-inactivating protein. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the variant of the ribosome-inactivating protein is modified by attachment of one or more hydrophobic agents. The hydrophobic agent facilitates entry of the variant of the ribosome-inactivating protein into cells and can lead to incorporation of the ribosome-inactivating protein into viral particles.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2001Date of Patent: September 30, 2003Assignee: Bechtel BWXT Idaho, LLCInventors: William K. Keener, Thomas E. Ward
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Publication number: 20030149243Abstract: An improved yield of oil seed protein isolate, preferably canola oil seed isolate, in an oil seed meal aqueous extraction procedure is obtained from oil seed meal which has been desolventized at a temperature of about 100° C. or less, preferably about 70° to 80° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2002Publication date: August 7, 2003Inventors: E. Donald Murray, Paul S. Westdal
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Patent number: 6552171Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2001Date of Patent: April 22, 2003Assignees: Midwest Grain Products, Desert Whale Jojoba ProteinInventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Publication number: 20030023039Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurringjojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2001Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana, Soraya Rohde, John Carson
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Publication number: 20030023040Abstract: Hydrolyzed jojoba protein is provided which can be used in a variety of cosmetic formulations to enhance the desirable properties thereof. The preferred hydrolyzed jojoba is in the form of an aqueous dispersion containing a mixture of amino acids, peptides and/or protein fractions derived from the hydrolysis of naturally occurring jojoba protein. Cosmetic formulations such as shampoos, shampoo conditioners, hair styling gels, hair conditioners, hair reparatives, bath and shower gels, skin lotions and creams, shaving creams, and sunscreens can be improved by incorporation of hydrolyzed jojoba protein therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2002Publication date: January 30, 2003Inventors: Mark A. Howard, Clodualdo C. Maningat, Sukh Bassi, Dharmen Makwana
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Publication number: 20020192211Abstract: A method of inhibiting growth of tumor cells which overexpress a growth factor receptor or growth factor by treatment of the cells with antibodies which inhibit the growth factor receptor function, is disclosed. A method of treating tumor cells with antibodies which inhibit growth factor receptor function, and with cytotoxic factor(s) such as tumor necrosis factor, is also disclosed. By inhibiting growth factor receptor functions tumor cells are rendered more susceptible to cytotoxic factors.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2002Publication date: December 19, 2002Inventors: Robert M. Hudziak, H. Michael Shepard, Axel Ullrich, Brian M. Fendly
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Publication number: 20020009460Abstract: A method of producing separated lipid-rich lipid/protein complex and native proteins from oil seeds, by adding a substance having the ability to aggregate lipids with proteins to a water extract of oil seeds, sedimenting or floating a lipid/protein complex having a lipid content of 45% or more as an aggregate, and recovering it for separation from native proteins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 1998Publication date: January 24, 2002Inventors: MAKOTO WAKABAYASHI, SATOSHI SUZUKI, KENTARO KAWAMURA, HIROSHI OKADA, KOJI MITSUKI
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Patent number: 6326470Abstract: Plant cell expansion is regulated by wall relaxation and yielding, which is thought to be catalyzed by elusive “wall loosening” enzymes. By employing a reconstitution approach, we initially found that a crude protein extract from the cell walls of growing cucumber seedlings possessed the ability to induce the extension of isolated cell walls. This activity was restricted to the growing region of the stem and could induce the extension of isolated cell walls from various dicots and monocots, but was less effective on grass coleoptile walls. Sequential HPLC fractionation of the active wall extract revealed two proteins with molecular masses of 29 and 30 kD, as measured by SDS-PAGE, associated with such activity. Each protein, by itself, could induce wall extension without detectable hydrolytic breakdown of the wall. We proposed the name “expansins” for this class of proteins.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 1999Date of Patent: December 4, 2001Assignee: The Penn State Research FoundationInventor: Daniel J. Cosgrove
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Patent number: 6313273Abstract: A high quality soy protein concentrate (SPC) was produced by a process of enzyme treatment combined with ultrafiltration. Soy flour, the starting material, was enzymatically treated with commercial pectinases and diafiltered with a porous stainless steel ultrafiltration system. The resulting product had reduced levels of physic acid and nucleic acids due to contaminant phytase and nuclease activity in the pectinase enzymes. The functionality of the SPC was improved due to increased solubility compared to conventional soy isolates produced by acid precipitation. High performance liquid chromatography gel filtration profiles indicated that the proteins in the SPC remained intact. The SPC also had reduced flavor when compared to the original soy flour according to gas chromatography flavor profiles and sensory evaluation.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 1999Date of Patent: November 6, 2001Assignee: Abbott LaboratoriesInventors: Ronald L. Thomas, Louis I. Ndife, Hilary Shallo, Lynn P. Nelles
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Patent number: 6258393Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for changing the functional features, with no alteration thereof, of a protein preparation, preferably isolates or concentrates from plant seed-based proteins. The inventive method consists in heating a proteinic preparation for producing perishable or dry products as a starting material or component for protein-containing foodstuff. According to the invention, the proteinic preparation is exposed to a high frequency electromagnetic field, so that, due to evenly distributed temperature, the total volume of the proteinic preparation is heated.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2000Date of Patent: July 10, 2001Assignee: Fraunhofer Gesellschaft zur Forderung der angewandten Forschung e.V.Inventors: Thomas Luck, Thomas Pfeiffer, Andreas Waesche
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Patent number: 6126973Abstract: The present invention provides a soy protein hydrolysate with a low content of .beta.-conglycinin and a process for producing the same. The soy protein hydrolysate with a low content of .beta.-conglycinin is prepared by allowing a proteolytic enzyme to act on soybean protein to selectively decompose .beta.-conglycinin in the soybean protein, and the process for producing the same comprises allowing a proteolytic enzyme to act on soybean protein at a temperature of higher than 50.degree. C. to less than 90.degree. C., preferably 55 to 85.degree. C., more preferably 60 to 80.degree. C.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1997Date of Patent: October 3, 2000Assignee: Fuji Oil Company LimitedInventors: Kazunobu Tsumura, Wataru Kugimiya, Kumiko Hoshino, Tohru Kudo
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Patent number: 6107468Abstract: Disclosed is a method of obtaining a highly soluble protein which method generally includes at least the step of contacting the protein with an amount of antioxidant suitable to raise the solubility of the protein, which method may also be utilized to raise the protein yield of the process. Antioxidants suitable for use in the present invention include substituted and unsubstituted quinones, anisoles, toluenes and tocopherols. Also disclosed is a highly soluble protein which includes a protein and added antioxidant. Further disclosed are food products made from a highly soluble protein. Finally, a method of processing food products is disclosed which at least includes the step of incorporating a highly soluble protein into the food product.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1998Date of Patent: August 22, 2000Assignee: Board of Trustees of the University of ArkansasInventor: William L. Boatright
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Patent number: 6084073Abstract: DNA sequences encoding full length precursor proteins, which proteins contain both A and B portions of two ricin isotoxins and ricin agglutinin, as well as the linker regions have been determined. These DNAs or portions or modifications thereof are expressed in recombinant hosts to obtain the desired proteins or proteins which can readily converted thereto. One of the ricin isotoxins may be related to ricin E.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1995Date of Patent: July 4, 2000Assignee: Chiron CorporationInventor: Michael Piatak, Jr.
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Patent number: 6013472Abstract: The invention relates to the DNA and protein encoded by the GA4 locus. This protein is believed to be a member of the family of enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of the gibberellin family (GA) of plant growth hormones which promote various growth and developmental processes in higher plants, such as seed germination, stem elongation, flowering and fruiting. More specifically, the protein encoded by the GA4 locus is an hydroxylase. The invention also relates to vectors containing the DNA and the expression of the protein encoded by the DNA of the invention in a host cell. Additional aspects of the invention are drawn to host cells transformed with the DNA or antisense sequence of the invention, the use of such host cells for the maintenance, or expression or inhibition of expression of the DNA of the invention and to transgenic plants containing DNA of the invention. Finally, the invention also relates to the use of the protein encoded by the GA4 locus to alter aspects of plant growth.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 1997Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: The General Hospital CorporationInventors: Hui-Hwa Chiang, Howard M. Goodman