Montreal, Canada

Yan Xu

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent, plus 1 CIPO patent and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: National Research Council of Canada. Active years: 2014.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Yan Xu. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/yan-xu-64euq71f

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile


% Patents Active = 100.0



Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 3(Granted Patents)


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Years Active: 2014

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Yan Xu - Innovator in Inducible Expression Systems

Introduction

Yan Xu is a notable inventor based in Montreal, Canada. He has made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly in the development of inducible expression systems. His work focuses on enhancing the functionality of these systems through innovative approaches.

Latest Patents

Yan Xu holds a patent for a "Reverse cumate repressor mutant." This invention involves the exploitation of the p-cym operon and introduces novel expression systems and components. The disclosed CymR variants exhibit reverse DNA binding activity, allowing them to have increased affinity for DNA in the presence of effector molecules such as cumene. This advancement is crucial for the control and expression of polynucleotides.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Yan Xu has been associated with the National Research Council of Canada. His work has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of biotechnology and enhancing the understanding of gene expression mechanisms.

Collaborations

Yan has collaborated with esteemed colleagues, including Alaka Mullick and Bernard Massie. These partnerships have fostered a collaborative environment that promotes innovation and research excellence.

Conclusion

Yan Xu's contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly through his patent on reverse cumate repressor mutants, highlight his role as a leading inventor. His work continues to influence the development of advanced expression systems in research and industry.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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