Waltham, MA, United States of America

Y Gopi Shanker

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Active years: 2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Y Gopi Shanker. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/y-gopi-shanker

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Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

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Forward Citations = 12(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2008

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Y Gopi Shanker: Innovator in Taste Receptor Research

Introduction

Y Gopi Shanker is a notable inventor based in Waltham, MA (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of taste receptor research. His work focuses on the gustducin protein, which plays a crucial role in taste perception.

Latest Patents

Y Gopi Shanker holds a patent for "Gustducin γ subunit materials and methods." This patent discloses the amino acid sequence of the gamma (γ) subunit of gustducin, along with polynucleotide sequences encoding this subunit. The patent also outlines methods for modifying taste through agents that can inhibit or activate the gustducin γ subunit. Additionally, it includes methods for identifying taste-modifying agents and various taste-modifying agents.

Career Highlights

Y Gopi Shanker is affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His research has contributed to a deeper understanding of taste mechanisms and how they can be influenced.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Liquan Huang and Robert F Margolskee, who have also made significant contributions to the field of taste research.

Conclusion

Y Gopi Shanker's innovative work in taste receptor research highlights the importance of understanding the molecular mechanisms behind taste perception. His contributions continue to pave the way for advancements in this fascinating area of study.

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