This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: University of California. Active years: 2004.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004
Title: Innovations of Chris Colovos in Protein Engineering
Introduction
Chris Colovos is an accomplished inventor based in Thousand Oaks, CA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of protein engineering, particularly in the development of novel fusion proteins. His work has implications for various applications in nanotechnology and structural biology.
Latest Patents
Chris Colovos holds a patent for "Self assembling proteins." This patent describes novel fusion proteins capable of self-assembling into regular structures, as well as nucleic acids encoding the same. The subject fusion proteins comprise at least two oligomerization domains rigidly linked together, for example, through an alpha helical linking group. The patent also provides regular structures comprising a plurality of self-assembled fusion proteins and methods for producing these structures. The fusion proteins find use in the preparation of a variety of nanostructures, including cages, shells, double-layer rings, two-dimensional layers, three-dimensional crystals, filaments, and tubes.
Career Highlights
Chris Colovos is affiliated with the University of California, where he continues to advance research in protein engineering. His innovative work has garnered attention in both academic and industrial circles.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Todd O Yeates and Jennifer Padilla, contributing to a rich environment of research and innovation.
Conclusion
Chris Colovos is a pioneering inventor whose work in self-assembling proteins is paving the way for advancements in nanotechnology and structural biology. His contributions are significant and continue to influence the field.