Patents Assigned to BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED
  • extracts, methods of preparation and uses thereof
    Patent number: 10226493
    Abstract: The subject invention provides Coriolus versicolor extracts, pharmaceutical compositions comprising the Coriolus versicolor extracts, methods of preparation, and therapeutic uses thereof. Advantageously, the subject Coriolus versicolor extract has immunomodulatory, anti-tumor, anti-microbial, and antiviral effects. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention can be used to inhibit the metastatic spread of cancer cells. In certain preferred embodiments, the subject invention can be used to treat glioblastoma multiforme, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, breast carcinoma, lung carcinoma, prostate cancer, and colon carcinoma, as well as bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoan, and/or other microbial infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignees: BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED, VERSITECH LIMITED
    Inventors: Stanley Chi Chung Chik, Anna Hing-Yee Law, Cindy Lai Hung Yang, Maureen Lau
  • extracts, methods of isolating biologically-active compounds, and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9861604
    Abstract: The subject invention provides efficient and convenient methods of isolating 9-oxo-10E, 12E-octadecadienoic acid methyl ester (9-KODE methyl ester) from C. versicolor. In addition, the subject invention provides therapeutic uses of Coriolus versicolor extracts, biologically-active chemical substituents isolated from C. versicolor, as well as 9-KODE methyl ester and related compounds. In a preferred embodiment, the subject invention can be used to inhibit the metastatic spread of cancer cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignees: BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED, VERSITECH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Stanley Chi Chung Chik
  • Therapeutic methods for treating inflammation and immune system disorders
    Patent number: 9655877
    Abstract: The subject invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for treating neuroinflammation, neurodegenerative disease, and cerebrovascular disease by modulating TNF-? and/or nitric oxide production. Specifically exemplified herein is the therapeutic use of senkyunolide A (Sen A) and Z-ligustilide (Z-Lig), compounds isolated from traditional Chinese medicinal material Ligusticum chuanxiong (LCX).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignees: VERSITECH LIMITED, BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Cho Tsun Or
  • Compounds and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses
    Patent number: 9216942
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, which have immunomodulatory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignees: BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED, VERSITECH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Stanley Chi Chung Chik
  • Compounds and uses thereof for treating inflammation and modulating immune responses
    Patent number: 9174916
    Abstract: The present invention provides compounds, and compositions comprising these compounds, which have immunomodulatory activity and/or anti-inflammatory activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignees: VERSITECH LIMITED, BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sy Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang, Chi Chung Stanley Chik, Chun Bong James Li
  • Materials and methods for prevention and treatment of viral infections
    Patent number: 9156871
    Abstract: The present invention provides novel and advantageous materials and methods for preventing and treating viral infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignees: BAGI RESEARCH LIMITED, VERSITECH LIMITED
    Inventors: Allan Sik Yin Lau, Lai Hung Cindy Yang