This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Neose Technologies, Inc.. Active years: 2000.
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Years Active: 2000
Title: Catherine M. Ketcham: Inventor in Carbohydrate Biochemistry
Introduction
Catherine M. Ketcham is an inventor associated with Encinitas, California, and Neose Technologies, Inc. Her patent work concerns an enzyme involved in producing GDP-fucose, a molecule used in the synthesis of carbohydrate structures.
Latest Patents
Ketcham is named on one patent, Nucleic Acids Encoding GDP-Fucose Pyrophosphorylase. The patent describes DNA sequences encoding GDP-fucose pyrophosphorylase, which catalyzes the conversion of GTP and fucose-1-phosphate into GDP-fucose and inorganic pyrophosphate. The enzyme can be used to synthesize desired carbohydrate structures. 1 patent
Career Highlights
Ketcham’s documented patent contribution connects genetic sequences, enzyme function, and the production of carbohydrates. The available information associates her work with Neose Technologies, Inc., a company involved in biotechnology.
Collaborations
Ketcham’s listed coworkers include Alan D. Elbein and Richard R. Drake. Their shared association provides context for the research and patent work surrounding GDP-fucose pyrophosphorylase.
Conclusion
Catherine M. Ketcham’s patent documents a biotechnology approach to producing GDP-fucose, highlighting the role of enzyme-encoding DNA sequences in carbohydrate synthesis.
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