This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignees: National University Corporation Shimane University, Shimadzu Corporation. Active years: 2026.
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Title: Misa Tanaka: Advancing Acylcarnitine Analysis
Introduction
Misa Tanaka is an inventor based in Yokohama, Japan, whose work includes a method for analyzing acylcarnitine. Her patent addresses the challenge of distinguishing isovalerylcarnitine from pivaloylcarnitine, two isomers that can be difficult to tell apart using conventional approaches.
Latest Patents
Tanaka is associated with 1 patent: “Method for Analyzing Acylcarnitine and Acylcarnitine Analyzer.” The invention describes using a tandem mass spectrometer to analyze C5 acylcarnitine in a specimen. It performs multiple-reaction monitoring (MRM) using at least one of the transitions m/z 246>187, m/z 246>57, m/z 246>41, and m/z 246>29. The resulting measurements are then used to distinguish isovalerylcarnitine from pivaloylcarnitine or determine whether pivaloylcarnitine is present. This approach is intended to improve identification of these isomers.
Career Highlights
Tanaka’s listed affiliations include Shimadzu Corporation and National University Corporation Shimane University. These connections span corporate and university settings relevant to scientific research and analytical technology.
Collaborations
Her listed coworkers include Takanari Hattori and Jun Watanabe. Their names are associated with Tanaka’s professional and inventive work.
Conclusion
Misa Tanaka’s patent focuses on improving the analysis of C5 acylcarnitine by helping distinguish two challenging isomers, reflecting her contributions to analytical measurement technology.
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