Patents by Inventor Li-Wen Yu

Li-Wen Yu has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • NOVEL STRAIN OF LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS AND ITS METABOLITES FOR USE IN INHIBITING XANTHINE OXIDASE AND TREATING GOUT
    Publication number: 20170216376
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a composition obtained by culturing Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a medium. Also disclosed is a composition including a metabolite of Lactobacillus rhamnosus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and a method for producing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Siao-Jhen Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Shy-Yunn Wann, Mei-Huei Chen, Li-Wen Yu
  • USE OF BETA-CARBOLINE ALKALOID IN INHIBITING XANTHINE OXIDASE ACTIVITY
    Publication number: 20170165239
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a beta-carboline alkaloid compound of formula (I), wherein R1 is selected from the group consisting of a carboxyl group, a carboxylate group, a carboxamide group and hydrogen, and R2 is selected from the group consisting of —CH2COOCH3, a methoxy group, hydrogen and a methyl group. Also disclosed is a method for monitoring xanthine oxidase inhibiting activity level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Ming-Der Wu, Ming-Jen Cheng, Yen-Lin Chen, Siao-Jhen Chen, Li-Wen Yu, Hsun-Yin Hsu
  • Strain of and its metabolites for use in inhibiting xanthine oxidase and treating gout
    Patent number: 9636368
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a composition obtained by culturing Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a medium. Also disclosed is a composition including a metabolite of Lactobacillus rhamnosus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and a method for producing the composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Food Industry Research and Development Institute
    Inventors: Siao-Jhen Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Shy-Yunn Wann, Mei-Huei Chen, Li-Wen Yu
  • NOVEL STRAIN OF LACTOBACILLUS RHAMNOSUS AND ITS METABOLITES FOR USE IN INHIBITING XANTHINE OXIDASE AND TREATING GOUT
    Publication number: 20160051602
    Abstract: A method for inhibiting xanthine oxidase and for reducing uric acid levels using a composition obtained by culturing Lactobacillus rhamnosus in a medium. Also disclosed is a composition including a metabolite of Lactobacillus rhamnosus for reducing uric acid levels in a subject and a method for producing the composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Siao-Jhen Chen, Yen-Lin Chen, Hsun-Yin Hsu, Shy-Yunn Wann, Mei-Huei Chen, Li-Wen Yu
  • NOVEL SPECIES OF ACROCARPOSPORA, A METHOD OF PREPARING IODININ, AND THE USES OF IODININ
    Publication number: 20090042894
    Abstract: The present invention provides a novel species of Acrocarpospora gen. that is capable of producing iodinin. The invention also provides a method of preparing iodinin, and uses of iodinin in inducing cytotoxicity and treating cancers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Min Tseng, Ming-Jen Cheng, Shu-Feng Yang, Gwo-Fang Yuan, Li-Wen Yu, Wen-Jung Wu