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Hair Cutting Appliance

A haircutting appliance comprises an enclosed housing having a hollow handle connecting the housing to a vacuum source to carry away cut hairs from a subject's head.

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Assignee: Myriad Genetics, Inc.


Location: Salt Lake City, UT
No. of patents: 45

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NumberTitleIssue Date
7993835BRCA2 mutations and use thereof
Genetic variants in the BRCA2 gene are disclosed which are useful as diagnosis biomarkers. ...
08/09/2011
7794933Depression-related gene
The invention relate to the discovery of a depression associated AKAP9 predisposing variant. The invention provides for detecting the variant. The invention also provides methods for screening for antidepressants based on modulating AKAP9 mediated signaling. ...
09/14/2010
7670776MYH gene variants and use thereof
Variants in MYH gene are disclosed which can result in abnormal synthesis of MYH proteins and alteration of MYH activities. The invention provides methods for detecting the newly discovered genetic variants. Use of MYH genetic variants as biomarkers in diagnosing ca...
03/02/2010
7662566Gene copy number profiling
The invention relates to copy number profile analysis. Specifically, copy number profile analysis is used to determine whether two or more separate tumors in a single individual are derived from a common source. ...
02/16/2010
7598253Reverse-turn mimetics and methods relating thereto
Conformationally constrained compounds which mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins are disclosed. Such reverse-turn mimetics have utility in the treatment of cell adhesion-indicated diseases, such as multi...
10/06/2009
7572905Depression gene
The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human depression predisposing gene, specifically the apoptotic protease activating factor 1 (APA...
08/11/2009
7563571MYH gene variants and use thereof
Variants in MYH gene are disclosed which can result in abnormal synthesis of MYH proteins and alteration of MYH activities. The invention provides methods for detecting the newly discovered genetic variants. Use of MYH genetic variants as biomarkers in diagnosing ca...
07/21/2009
7547804Compounds, compositions, and methods employing same
Compounds and pharmaceutical compositions containing the same are provided, which are useful in therapeutic treatment or prevention of various diseases. ...
06/16/2009
7511039β-sheet mimetics and use thereof as inhibitors of biologically active peptides or proteins
There are disclosed β-sheet mimetics and methods relating to the same for imparting or stabilizing the β-sheet structure of a peptide, protein or molecule. In one aspect, β-sheet mimetics are disclosed having utility as protease inhibitors in general and, more sp...
03/31/2009
7422853RNA interference using a universal target
The present invention provides novel methods for manipulating levels of expression of gene products using RNA interference (RNAi). The methods disclosed can be used to investigate gene function, to create disease-resistant organisms, and to treat disease. ...
09/09/2008
7410944Depression gene
The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human depression predisposing gene, specifically the apoptotic protease activating factor 1 (APA...
08/12/2008
7407952Reverse-turn mimetics and compositions and methods related thereto
Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins having the following structure are disclosed: wherein A, R1, R2
08/05/2008
7405212Helix mimetics and composition and methods related thereto
Compounds which mimic the secondary structure of helical regions of biologically active peptides and proteins having the following structure: including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, wherein Y,...
07/29/2008
7374884Diabetes gene
The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect human diabetes mellitus predisposing gene, specifically the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, some mutan...
05/20/2008
7371850Method and composition for reducing expression of ROCK-II
Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for treating, and delaying the onset of, viral infection, are provided. ...
05/13/2008
7345040Reverse-turn mimetics and compositions and methods relating thereto
Reverse-turn mimetics and methods relating to the same having the following structure are disclosed: including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, wherein R1, R2, R3
03/18/2008
7338775Enzyme assay and use thereof
An assay and kit for determining the activity of an enzyme such as kinase, ATPase and GTPase is disclosed. The assay and kit are useful in drug screening to select modulators of such an enzyme. ...
03/04/2008
7335468TSG101-GAG interaction and use thereof
Isolated protein complexes are provided comprising Tsg101 and HIV GAG or GAGp6. The protein complexes are useful in screening assays for selecting compounds effective in modulating the Tsg101-HIV GAG or GAGp6 interaction within the protein complexes. ...
02/26/2008
7314713Obesity gene and use thereof
The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human obesity and diabetes predisposing gene, specifically the TBC1D1 gene, some mutant alleles ...
01/01/2008
7297515Zinc finger proteins
Novel zinc finger proteins and nucleic acids encoding the proteins are provided. The zinc finger proteins interact with ZNF202, a zinc finger protein that regulates the expression of a variety of genes involved in lipid metabolism and transportation. Modulation of t...
11/20/2007
7286941Method for haplotype analysis
The invention relates to a method for determining haplotypes. The method is capable of providing phase information from a set of unphased genotype observations in an efficient robust manner. The method is capable of handling large datasets that include missing data....
10/23/2007
7250497Large deletions in human BRCA1 gene and use thereof
Large deletions have been identified in the BRCA1 gene in patients. The large deletions predispose the patients to breast cancer and ovarian cancer. Thus, methods for detecting the genetic variants are provided which can be used in detecting a predisposition to canc...
07/31/2007
7217795Tumor suppressor designated TS10q23.3
A specific region of chromosome 10 (10q23.3) has been implicated by series of studies to contain a tumor suppressor gene involved in gliomas, as well as a number of other human cancers. One gene within this region was identified, and the corresponding coding region ...
05/15/2007
7202329Tsg101-GAGp6 interaction and use thereof
Isolated protein complexes are provided comprising Tsg101 and HIV GAGp6. The protein complexes are useful in screening assays for selecting compounds effective in modulating the Tsg101-HIV GAGp6 interaction within the protein complexes. ...
04/10/2007
7195873Drug response marker in beta-1 adrenergic receptor gene
Methods of using a genetic polymorphic variation in the human beta-1 adrenergic receptor gene as a drug response marker are presented. Determining the presence or absence of the A145G genetic variation in the human beta-1 adrenergic receptor gene is useful in predic...
03/27/2007
7141401COX1-interacting proteins and use thereof
Protein complexes are provided comprising COX1 and one or more proteins selected from the group consisting of THR S14 and Opa1. The protein complexes are useful in screening assays for identifying compounds effective in modulating the protein complexes and in treati...
11/28/2006
7125872β-sheet mimetics and use thereof as inhibitors of biologically active peptides or proteins
There are disclosed β-sheet mimetics and methods relating to the same for imparting or stabilizing the β-sheet structure of a peptide, protein or molecule. In one aspect, β-sheet mimetics are disclosed having utility as protease inhibitors in general and, more sp...
10/24/2006
7091173FAP48-interacting proteins and use thereof
Protein complexes are provided comprising FAP48 and one or more FAP48-interacting proteins. The protein complexes are useful in screening assays for identifying compounds effective in modulating the protein complexes and in treating and/or preventing diseases and di...
08/15/2006
7067312PN7718 nucleic acids and use thereof
Novel PN7718 protein and nucleic acids encoding PN7718 are provided. PN7718-containing protein complexes formed by PN7718 and a PN7718-interacting protein (e.g., cyclophilin C) are also provided. Cyclophilin C and PN7718 may be involved in common biological processe...
06/27/2006
7052853Depression gene
The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human depression predisposing gene, specifically the apoptotic protease activating factor 1 (APA...
05/30/2006
7053214β-sheet mimetics and composition and methods relating thereto
Compounds having the following structure: including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, wherein A, A′, B, X, Y, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defi...
05/30/2006
7008941Reverse-turn mimetics and methods relating thereto
Conformationally constrained compounds which mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins having the following structure are disclosed: wherein A, B, X, R1
03/07/2006
6960431Therapeutic compositions and methods for treating viral infection
Methods for inhibiting viral propagation and treating viral infection are provided which include administering to cells infected with viruses a therapeutic peptide or a derivative thereof. ...
11/01/2005
6943157Reverse-turn mimetics and composition and methods relating thereto
Conformationally constrained compounds that mimic the secondary structure of reverse-turn regions of biologically active peptides and proteins having the following structure are disclosed: wherein A, R1, R
09/13/2005
6943167Helix mimetics and composition and methods related thereto
Compounds which mimic the secondary structure of helical regions of biologically active peptides and proteins having the following structure: including pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers thereof, where...
09/13/2005
6911311Method of detecting protein-protein interactions
An in vitro method for detecting protein-protein interactions is provided, in which two fusion proteins are prepared and allowed to interact with each other in a substantially cell free environment. The interaction between the two fusion proteins leads to protein tr...
06/28/2005
6902888Diabetes gene
The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect human diabetes mellitus predisposing gene, specifically the angiotensinogen (AGT) gene, some mutan...
06/07/2005
6895337Method of identifying genomic rearrangements
Methods, computer program products and systems are provided for detecting large genomic rearrangements based on unphased genotype data obtained using common genotyping techniques that do not differentiate different alleles. In the method, unphased genotypes at a plu...
05/17/2005
6844189Chromosome 17P-linked prostate cancer susceptibility gene
The present invention relates generally to the field of human genetics. Specifically, the present invention relates to methods and materials used to isolate and detect a human prostate cancer predisposing gene (HPC2), some alleles of which cause susceptibility to ca...
01/18/2005
6841352Mating-based method for detecting protein—protein interaction
The present invention provides a mating-based yeast two-hybrid system for determining whether a test polypeptide interacts with another test polypeptide in the presence or absence of one or more test compounds. The system is useful in detecting protein-protein inter...
01/11/2005
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