Patents Assigned to Caregen Co., Ltd
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Publication number: 20240051993Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide that specifically recognizes a protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) or a portion thereof; a composition for preventing or treating SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising the peptide; and a composition for detecting SARS-CoV-2, comprising the peptide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2021Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: CAREGEN CO, LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji CHUNG, Eun Mi KIM, Eung Ji LEE, Young Min LEE, Han A KANG, Min Kyeong JEONG
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Patent number: 11859016Abstract: Provided are a peptide with a cytoprotective effect against environmental pollutants and a use thereof. The peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, or 3 directly binds to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (hereinafter, referred to as TCDD), known as being the most toxic among the class of dioxins, to prevent dermal penetration and the activation mechanism of AhR by TCDD and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contained in fine dust. Such a direct cytoprotective effect against environmental pollutants is distinguished from preexisting methods that are configured to indirectly block opportunities to contact these materials or to reduce toxicity through barrier reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2023Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung-ji Lee
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Publication number: 20230321181Abstract: The present invention related to a composition for the prevention, improvement or treatment of allergic diseases or itching.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: CAREGEN CO, LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji CHUNG, Eun Mi KIM, Seon Soo KIM
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Publication number: 20230218498Abstract: The present invention related to the use of a composition comprising a pentapeptide as an active ingredient to suppress excessive sweating, to suppress body odor or to prevent or treat pain.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2021Publication date: July 13, 2023Applicant: CAREGEN CO, LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji CHUNG, Eun Mi KIM, Eung Ji LEE
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Publication number: 20230181441Abstract: The present invention relates to a Trolox-peptide conjugate having a structure in which Trolox and a peptide are chemically bonded. The Trolox-peptide conjugate not only very effectively inhibits the activity of 5?-reductase, but also inhibits the death of papilla cells and keratinocytes, promotes the growth thereof, and has antioxidative effects, and thus can remarkably promote hair formation while avoiding or preventing hair loss.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2020Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: Caregen Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Ji CHUNG, Eun Mi KIM, Eung Ji LEE, Min Woong KIM
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Patent number: 11672749Abstract: A peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3, or 4, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating skin disease including the peptide, a cosmetic composition for skin condition improvement including the peptide, a food composition for skin condition improvement including the peptide, a method of preventing or treating skin disease using the peptide, and a use of the peptide in preventing or treating skin disease or improving skin condition are described.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee
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Patent number: 11654097Abstract: Provided are a peptide having skin-whitening activity and use thereof, and a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, or SEQ ID NO: 3, a skin-whitening composition including the peptide, a cosmetic composition including the skin-whitening composition, and a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating a melanin hyperpigmentation disease, the pharmaceutical composition including the skin-whitening composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yongji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee, Jan Di Kim
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Patent number: 11617796Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing hair loss and, more specifically, to a compound having a structure in which Minoxidil and a peptide are chemically connected, and to a pharmaceutical composition or cosmetic composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth comprising the compound. The compound having a structure in which Minoxidil and a peptide are chemically connected according to the present invention has not only excellent physiological activity such as hair loss reduction, hair growth promotion or cell growth promotion, but also excellent stability in water, and can therefore be useful as a composition for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2017Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim
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Patent number: 11597748Abstract: Provided are a peptide with a cytoprotective effect against environmental pollutants and a use thereof. The peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, or 3 directly binds to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (hereinafter, referred to as TCDD), known as being the most toxic among the class of dioxins, to prevent dermal penetration and the activation mechanism of AhR by TCDD and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contained in fine dust. Such a direct cytoprotective effect against environmental pollutants is distinguished from preexisting methods that are configured to indirectly block opportunities to contact these materials or to reduce toxicity through barrier reinforcement.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2021Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung-ji Lee
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Patent number: 11518785Abstract: The present invention provides a peptide exhibiting melanogenesis promoting activity. A peptide according to the present invention increases the activity and expression of tyrosinase and the expression of factors involved in melanogenesis, thereby exhibiting an outstanding effect on melanogenesis. The peptide of the present invention can be used for the prevention, alleviation, and treatment of hypomelanosis. The outstanding activity and stability stated above allow the peptide of the present invention to be very favorably applied to medicines, quasi-medicines, and cosmetics.Type: GrantFiled: November 25, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung-Ji Lee
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Patent number: 11512112Abstract: The peptide of the present invention performs a function, which is the same as or similar to that of natural interleukin (IL)-3, and has superior skin permeability due to the small size thereof. In addition, the peptide of the present invention suppresses the activation of NF-?B and nuclear transition by inhibiting the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL)-RANK signaling pathway, and suppresses the expression of a RANKL or an inflammatory cytokine-induced tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), cathepsin K, or TNF receptor type 1 or type 2, thereby inhibiting osteoclast differentiation depending on the treatment concentration. Moreover, the peptide of the present invention can contribute to osteoblast differentiation by promoting the expression of osteoblast differentiation markers such as osteocalcin (OCN), osteoprotegerin (OPG), bone sialoprotein (BSP), or osteopontin (OPN).Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun-Mi Kim, Eung-Ji Lee, Tae-Hoon Lee, A-reum Han
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Patent number: 11453700Abstract: Provided are a peptide having skin-whitening activity and use thereof, and a peptide composed of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, a skin-whitening cosmetic composition including the peptide, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating a hyperpigmentation disease, the pharmaceutical composition including the peptide, and a method of whitening the skin using the same, or a method of preventing, improving or treating a hyperpigmentation disease using the same.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yongji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee
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Patent number: 11433013Abstract: The present invention relates to: a novel peptide having activity of preventing skin damage caused by pollutants, and skin anti-aging and wrinkle alleviation activities; and a use of the peptide, which is related to the prevention or treatment of diseases caused by pollutants or to the improvement of skin anti-aging. Particularly, the novel peptide of the present invention inhibits the inflow, into skin cells, of pollutants such as dioxin, particulate matter, and cigarette smoke, and regulates the expression of a skin aging-related gene, and thus may be effectively used as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating cancer, skin diseases, and lung diseases, which are caused by pollutants, or skin aging-related diseases, or as an active ingredient of a cosmetic composition for preventing skin damage caused by pollutants or for a skin anti-aging effect.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2019Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee
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Publication number: 20220265840Abstract: A compound comprising a structure in which isotretinoin is linked to a peptide via a covalent bond and an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-oxidative pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition comprising the same. A compound having a structure in which isotretinoin is linked to a peptide via a covalent bond according to the present invention exhibits excellent physiological activity such as antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-oxidative actions, as well as having outstanding properties, such as solubility in water, etc., and thus can find useful applications in various fields including medicines, cosmetics, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji CHUNG, Eun Mi KIM
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Patent number: 11357783Abstract: A composition for preventing hair loss and, more specifically, to a compound having a structure in which finasteride and a peptide are linked through a covalent bond and a pharmaceutical composition or a cosmetic composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth comprising the same. The compound having a structure in which finasteride and a peptide are linked through a covalent bond is excellent in physiological activities such as hair loss improvement, hair growth promotion, cell growth promotion, etc., is excellent in stability in water and skin permeation, and thus can be effectively used as a composition for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2016Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim
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Patent number: 11351266Abstract: A compound comprising a structure in which isotretinoin is linked to a peptide via a covalent bond and an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-oxidative pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition comprising the same. A compound having a structure in which isotretinoin is linked to a peptide via a covalent bond according to the present invention exhibits excellent physiological activity such as antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-oxidative actions, as well as having outstanding properties, such as solubility in water, etc., and thus can find useful applications in various fields including medicines, cosmetics, etc.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim
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Patent number: 11306121Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide exhibiting physiological activities and a composition including the peptide. Because the peptide of the present invention exhibits various physiological activities such as muscle relaxation, skin wrinkle improvement, sebum production suppression, and the like, the peptide may be used as an active ingredient in a pharmaceutical composition for muscle relaxation, or cosmetics for improving skin wrinkles, suppressing sebum production, or ameliorating acne.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee
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Patent number: 11253604Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having a structure in which methotrexate and a peptide are connected via a covalent bond, and an anticancer or anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical composition comprising same. The compound having a structure in which methotrexate and a peptide are connected via a covalent bond of the present invention has excellent biological activity such as anticancer or anti-inflammatory action and has markedly reduced toxicity with respect to cells, and thus, may be usefully used in various fields such as medicine and medical supplies.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Seon Soo Kim
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Patent number: 11186611Abstract: A peptide and a peptide complex of the present invention exhibit an anti-obesity effect by inhibiting fat accumulation and decomposing already accumulated fat, and exhibit an excellent effect with respect to diabetes by effectively reducing blood sugar. The peptide and the peptide complex of the present invention decrease the expression of PPAR?, ACC, and aP2, which are adipogenic markers, increase the expression of pHSL, AMPK-?1, CGI-58, and ATGL, which are lipolytic factors, and reduce the size of fat cells and blood cholesterol values. The peptide and the peptide complex of the present invention, which have excellent activity and safety, can be advantageously applied to drugs and quasi-drugs.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim
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Patent number: 11179435Abstract: A hangover alleviating composition comprising a conjugate of sesamol and a peptide as an active ingredient. Specifically, the conjugate of sesamol and a peptide according to the present invention significantly increases the activity of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) or aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) involved in the alcohol metabolising process, quickly breaks down the concentration of alcohol in the body, and improves alcohol-induced motor impairment, thus having the advantage of being able to be usefully used as an active ingredient in a hangover alleviating composition.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2018Date of Patent: November 23, 2021Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee