Source: BUSINESS WIRE
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Patented DNA Sequence Encodes a Protein Implicated in Diabetes,
Metabolic Syndrome, Immune Dysfunctions and Other Diseases
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SUFFERN, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryogen
LLC, a genomic start-up company, has been awarded a new patent titled
“Isolated Genomic Polynucleotide Fragments from Chromosome 7”.
U.S. patent No. 7,588,915, issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark
Office, claims isolated genomic polynucleotide fragments that encode
human adipocyte enhancer binding protein 1 (AEBP1), complementary
polynucleotides, vectors and host cells containing these fragments and a
method for obtaining AEBP1.
“The protein encoded by the claimed sequences is thought to play a
role in diabetes and metabolic syndrome, obesity, inflammation, immune
processes, osteopenia and atherogenesis,” says Dr. James W. Ryan,
the named inventor and Ryogen’s Chief Scientist.
“The new patent is an important addition to Ryogen’s intellectual
property portfolio,” says Valeria Poltorak, the company’s Executive Vice
President. “We are planning to offer this patent for licensing to make
it widely available to researchers to facilitate the development of new
diagnostic and treatment methods,” she adds.
About Ryogen LLC
Ryogen
LLC, headquartered in Suffern, N.Y., is a genomic start-up and a
portfolio company of an idea incubator IP
Holdings LLC which is also located in Suffern, N.Y. Ryogen is
managed by General
Patent Corporation, a premier intellectual property (IP) licensing
and enforcement boutique. For further information about Ryogen, contact
Valeria Poltorak, Ryogen LLC, Montebello Park, Suffern, NY 10901-3746;
Telephone: 845-368-4000 x111; E-mail: valeria@ryogen.com;
or visit www.ryogen.com.
About IP Holdings LLC
IP
Holdings LLC is an IP-centric merchant banking organization that
operates an idea incubator with a specific focus on patent
commercialization. IP Holdings LLC is affiliated with General
Patent Corporation, a leading patent
licensing and enforcement firm. For further information on IP
Holdings, contact IP Holdings LLC, Montebello Park, Suffern, NY
10901-3746; Telephone: (845) 368-4000; E-mail: info@ip-holdings.com;
or visit www.ip-holdings.com.