This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents. Top assignees: University of California, Mds Analytical Technologies (US) Inc., Molecular Devices Corporation. Active years: 1999-2009.
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Title: Yen-Wen Chen: Inventor of Fluorescent pH Measurement Technologies
Introduction
Yen-Wen Chen is an inventor associated with San Francisco, California. Her work includes technologies for measuring pH in cells, organelles, and other samples. She is credited with 4 patents.
Latest Patents
Chen’s listed patent work includes “Methods of Using Fluorescent pH Indicators for Intracellular Assays” and “Fluorescent pH Indicators for Intracellular Assays.” These inventions describe compositions and methods for measuring pH using pH-sensitive fluorescent and fluorogenic 2′,7′-dialkylfluorescein derivatives, along with nonfluorescent precursor compounds.
The described methods involve adding a precursor compound to a sample cell and incubating it to release the free indicator. The sample is then illuminated, and the indicator’s fluorescence response is detected. The compositions may also support ratiometric measurements using excitation and emission spectra.
Career Highlights
Chen’s professional affiliations include the University of California and Molecular Devices Corporation. Her patent work reflects an application of fluorescent chemistry to intracellular assays and sample analysis.
Collaborations
Her listed collaborators include Zhenjun Diwu and Luke D. Lavis.
Conclusion
Yen-Wen Chen’s patent work focuses on fluorescent indicators and methods that enable pH measurement in cells and other samples.
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