Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000-2001
Title: Biography of Inventor Kang Liu
Introduction
Kang Liu is an accomplished inventor based in San Diego, CA (US). He holds two patents that contribute significantly to the fields of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. His innovative work focuses on enhancing the production of regulatory proteins in cells and tissues.
Latest Patents
Kang Liu's latest patents include "Cells or tissues with increased protein factors and methods of making and using same." This invention relates to cells or tissues that have an increased amount of regulatory proteins, including cytokines, growth factors, angiogenic factors, and stress proteins. The invention is based on the discovery that the production of these proteins is induced in cells or tissue constructs following cryopreservation and subsequent thawing. The compositions and methods from this patent are useful for treating wound healing and repairing or regenerating tissue defects, including those of skin, cartilage, bone, and vascular tissue. Another notable patent is "Gene up-regulated in regenerating liver," which discloses the novel gene Rasp-1, up-regulated in regenerating liver. This patent also includes the RASP-1 protein and antibodies against Rasp-1 gene products, with applications in the treatment and diagnosis of liver disorders.
Career Highlights
Kang Liu is currently employed at Advanced Tissue Sciences, Inc., where he continues to advance his research in tissue engineering. His work has had a profound impact on the development of therapies
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