BETTY KONG
Dermatology at Huron St, Chicago, IL
License number
Illinois 125067947
Category
Osteopathic Medicine
Type
Dermatology
Address
Address
251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone
(312) 926-2000
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Modulation Of Oocyte Meiotic Progression And Oocyte Activation
Modulation Of Oocyte Meiotic Progression And Oocyte Activation
US Patent:
2013001, Jan 17, 2013
Filed:
Jul 13, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/548326
Inventors:
Teresa K. Woodruff - Chicago IL, US
Thomas V. O'Halloran - Chicago IL, US
Miranda L. Bernhardt - Chicago IL, US
Betty Y. Kong - Chicago IL, US
Alison M. Kim - Bethesda MD, US
Thomas V. O'Halloran - Chicago IL, US
Miranda L. Bernhardt - Chicago IL, US
Betty Y. Kong - Chicago IL, US
Alison M. Kim - Bethesda MD, US
International Classification:
C12N 5/075, C12N 5/07
US Classification:
435375, 435325
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods, compositions, and systems for reinitiating meiosis in cells in meiotic arrest and oocyte activation in fertilized, but un-activated, oocytes. In certain embodiments, Zn-binding moieties (e.g., zinc chelators) are used for reinitiating meiosis or oocyte activation.
Compositions And Methods For The Detection Of Zinc
Compositions And Methods For The Detection Of Zinc
US Patent:
2012027, Oct 25, 2012
Filed:
Apr 9, 2012
Appl. No.:
13/442453
Inventors:
Teresa K. Woodruff - Chicago IL, US
Thomas V. O'Halloran - Chicago IL, US
Alison M. Kim - Chicago IL, US
Emily Que - Chicago IL, US
Betty Kong - Chicago IL, US
Miranda Bernhardt - Durham NC, US
Thomas V. O'Halloran - Chicago IL, US
Alison M. Kim - Chicago IL, US
Emily Que - Chicago IL, US
Betty Kong - Chicago IL, US
Miranda Bernhardt - Durham NC, US
Assignee:
Northwestern University - Evanston IL
International Classification:
C07F 5/02, A61B 17/425, G01N 21/64
US Classification:
600 33, 435 71, 546 13
Abstract:
The invention relates generally to compositions and methods for the detection of zinc. In particular, compositions and methods are provided to detect changes in cellular zinc concentration and to correlate them to cellular phenomena.