Bock G Chan

Title: Bock G. Chan: Enzyme Immobilization and DOPA Separation

Introduction

Bock G. Chan is an inventor associated with Albany, California, and is credited with 2 patents. The listed patent records identify the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Agriculture, as the assignee.

Latest Patents

Chan’s patents address methods for handling enzymes and separating biologically relevant compounds.

“Immobilization of Enzymes on Keratin” describes preparing insolubilized but active enzymes by mixing an aqueous enzyme solution with reduced keratin-containing material. The method is particularly useful for sulfhydryl-containing enzymes, including urease.

“Process for Separating DOPA from Tyrosine” describes separating tyrosine and 3,4-dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA) from a mixture. The process applies the mixture to a polymer of p-vinylbenzene boronic acid and then elutes the tyrosine and DOPA in sequence.

Career Highlights

The available patent information highlights Chan’s work in enzyme immobilization and chemical separation. These inventions apply material-based techniques to preserve enzyme activity and separate compounds with potential research and industrial relevance.

Collaborations

The listed coworkers include William L. Stanley and Carl A. Elliger. The available information does not specify their individual roles in the patents.

Conclusion

Bock G. Chan’s two listed patents document contributions to enzyme immobilization and the separation of DOPA from tyrosine, with the United States government identified as the assignee.