Patents Assigned to Biosynergen, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7410955
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel therapeutical use of agonist ligands specific to G2A receptor. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for treating a disease or disorder associated with neutrophil accumulation and hyperactivity and/or excessive release of IL-8, or with microbial infection, in a subject, comprising administering LPC (lysophosphatidylcholine), SPC(sphingophosphorylcholine) or derivatives thereof to the subject. The agonist ligands for G2A receptor according to the present invention and pharmaceutical- or therapeutical composition comprising said ligands can be used effectively in treatment of a disease or disorder associated with neutrophil accumulation and hyperactivity and/or excessive release of IL-8, specifically inflammatory diseases and diseases associated with ischemia-reperfusion injury as well as microbial infection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Biosynergen, Inc.
    Inventors: Yung-Hi Kim, Dong-Keun Song, Hong-Won Suh, Sung-Oh Huh