This inventor holds 4 USPTO granted patents and 4 published patent applications and 6 EPO patents. Top assignees: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology, Independent Administrative Institution, Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology. Active years: 2013-2015.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile
Location History:
- Kanagawa, JP (2014)
- Yokosuka, JP (2013 - 2015)
Company Filing History:
3 out of 77 
1 out of 12 Years Active: 2013-2015
Title: Innovations of Yukari Ohta
Introduction
Yukari Ohta is a prominent inventor based in Yokosuka, Japan. She has made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly in the development of nucleases and plasmid vectors. With a total of 4 patents to her name, her work has implications for industrial applications and genetic engineering.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is an extracellularly secreted nuclease. The purpose of this invention is to provide a nuclease that secretes from natural nonpathogenic microorganisms extracellularly. This nuclease exhibits higher specific activity than conventional nucleases and is useful for nucleolytic degradation on an industrial scale. The invention achieves this by utilizing a nuclease derived from bacteria, which has specific activity equal to or greater than that of Benzonase® when supplied to double-stranded DNA under specific conditions.
Another notable patent is related to a plasmid vector. The objective of this invention is to modify a bacterium belonging to a specific genus through genetic engineering. This technique aims to utilize the bacterium effectively for industrial purposes. The invention includes a cyclic plasmid that has a replication region comprising the base sequences of DNA-binding protein-like and replicase-like protein genes, making it autonomously replicable in bacteria.
Career Highlights
Yukari Ohta has worked with reputable organizations, including the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology. Her experience in these institutions has allowed her to contribute to significant advancements in marine and earth sciences.
Collaborations
Throughout her career, Yukari has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Yuji Hatada and Nobuyuki Nakamura. These collaborations have further enriched her research and innovations.
Conclusion
Yukari Ohta's contributions to biotechnology through her patents and collaborations highlight her role as an influential inventor. Her work continues to pave the way for advancements in industrial applications and genetic engineering.
Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile