Patents Assigned to Genexine Inc.
  • Publication number: 20250099542
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating a cancer (or a tumor) with an IL-7 protein in combination with a VEGF antagonist. In some aspects, the methods provided herein further comprise administering an additional therapeutic agent (e.g., immune checkpoint inhibitor) to the subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2022
    Publication date: March 27, 2025
    Applicants: NEOIMMUNETECH, INC., GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Donghoon CHOI, Sun-Kyoung IM, Mankyu JI, Minji LEE, Seungtae BAEK, Jung Won WOO, Min Kyu HEO, Hee Won KIM
  • Patent number: 12233113
    Abstract: Provided are a method for administering a recombinant human growth hormone GX-H9 for treating growth hormone deficiency and a pharmaceutical composition containing a recombinant human growth hormone GX-H9 and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The method includes administering recombinant human growth hormone GX-H9 once a week with a dosage of 0.1 to 0.3 mg per weight kg of a patient or twice-monthly with a dosage of 0.1 to 0.4 mg per weight kg of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignees: GENEXINE, INC., HANDOK INC.
    Inventors: Tae Kyung Kim, Young Joo Ahn, Jung Won Woo, Ji-Eun Cha, Joan Yoon Ji Lee, Woo Ick Jang
  • Publication number: 20250026804
    Abstract: A high-concentration formulation of hGH fusion protein containing poloxamer 188 and polysorbate 80 and uses thereof are disclosed. The formulation containing poloxamer 188 and polysorbate 80 contains a high-concentration of hGH fusion protein has significantly reduced aggregation reactions and improved storage stability. The formulation can be a liquid formulation. The hGH fusion protein includes hGH and an immunoglobulin Fc polypeptide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicants: Genexine, Inc., HANDOK INC.
    Inventors: Chanwoong PARK, Ki-Yong KIM
  • Publication number: 20250025418
    Abstract: A hyaluronic acid-lipid derivative, lipid nanoparticles comprising the same, and uses thereof are disclosed. The lipid nanoparticles comprising the hyaluronic acid-lipid derivative can be utilized as a vaccine or a drug delivery carrier for effectively carrying mRNA, proteins and other drugs, and stably delivering same into the body, and such a vaccine or drug delivery carrier has excellent mucoadhesive properties and mucosal permeability and thus has the advantage of enabling vaccine or drug delivery via the nasal cavity and lungs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 23, 2025
    Applicants: GENEXINE, INC., PHI BIOMED INC., POSTECH RESEARCH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Sei Kwang HAHN, Young Chul SUNG, Daham JEONG, Mun Gu KIM, Hwan Hee KIM
  • Patent number: 11883479
    Abstract: A treatment of cervical tumor caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is disclosed. Methods for improving cervical tumor treatment and methods for treating cervical tumor caused by HPV infection include administering a combination of a HPV-specific fusion protein and an immunomodulatory agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignees: GENEXINE, INC., MSD International GmbH
    Inventors: Young Chul Sung, Jung Won Woo, Jong Sup Park, Jin Won Youn
  • Publication number: 20240018205
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an immunoglobulin Fc region and an IL-7 fusion protein. Specifically, when a fusion protein comprising the immunoglobulin Fc region and IL-7 is administered to an affected area, a strong immune response is induced in the body and thus allows human papillomavirus-caused diseases to be prevented or treated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Moon Cheol KANG, Young Woo CHOI, Donghoon CHOI, Young Chul SUNG
  • Publication number: 20230398184
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of promoting the mobilization of HSCs to the peripheral blood with an IL-7 protein. In some aspects, the method further comprises administering an additional agent, such as G-CSF and/or AMD3100. In some aspects, the methods disclosed herein are useful in treating a disease or disorder associated with an abnormality of a hematopoietic process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2021
    Publication date: December 14, 2023
    Applicants: NeoImmuneTech, Inc., GENEXINE, INC., POSTECH Academy-Industry Foundation
    Inventors: Donghoon CHOI, Young Chul SUNG, Seung-Woo LEE, Sora KIM, Young-Min KIM
  • Publication number: 20230279069
    Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a modified IL-7 protein. More particularly, it comprises (a) a modified IL-7 fusion protein; (b) a basal buffer with a concentration of 10 to 50 mM; (c) a sugar with a concentration of 2.5 to 5 w/v%; and (d) a surfactant with a concentration of 0.05 to 6 w/v%. Such pharmaceutical formulation of a modified IL-7 fusion protein does not show aggregates formation, but shows protective effects on proteins under stress conditions such as oxidation or agitation, and thus can effectively be used for the treatment of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Genexine, Inc.
    Inventors: Donghoon CHOI, Changyong Eun, Seong Hoon Jeong, Jun Yeul LIM
  • Patent number: 11708399
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an immunoglobulin Fc region and an IL-7 fusion protein. Specifically, when a fusion protein comprising the immunoglobulin Fc region and IL-7 is administered to an affected area, a strong immune response is induced in the body and thus allows human papillomavirus-caused diseases to be prevented or treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Moon Cheol Kang, Young Woo Choi, Donghoon Choi, Young Chul Sung
  • Publication number: 20230123454
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein including PD-L1 protein and a modified immunoglobulin Fc region and use thereof, and since the fusion protein has significantly higher purity and production yield compared to the existing fusion protein, has a high binding affinity to PD-1, reduces the proliferation of activated T cells, inhibits the generation of cytokines generated by activated T cells, and has an effect of inhibiting the infiltration of T cells or macrophages into tissues, it can be effectively used in the treatment of immune diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Applicant: Genexine, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Chul SUNG, Eun Ju SHIN, Yuri HWANG, Sung Hee LEE
  • Publication number: 20230015320
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an interleukin-7 fusion protein to which an immunoglobulin Fc region has been fused for preventing or treating diseases caused by influenza virus A. The fusion protein comprising the immunoglobulin Fc region and IL-7 according to the present invention protects the body from infection due to influenza virus A and thus can treat diseases which can be caused by the virus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Moon Cheol KANG, Young Woo CHOI, Donghoon CHOI, Young Chul SUNG
  • Patent number: 11548927
    Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical formulation comprising a modified IL-7 protein. More particularly, it comprises (a) a modified IL-7 fusion protein; (b) a basal buffer with a concentration of 10 to 50 mM; (c) a sugar with a concentration of 2.5 to 5 w/v %; and (d) a surfactant with a concentration of 0.05 to 6 w/v %. Such pharmaceutical formulation of a modified IL-7 fusion protein does not show aggregates formation, but shows protective effects on proteins under stress conditions such as oxidation or agitation, and thus can effectively be used for the treatment of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Donghoon Choi, Changyong Eun, Seong Hoon Jeong, Jun Yeul Lim
  • Patent number: 11524054
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating anemia using a long-acting EPO formulation, and more specifically, a method for treating patients with anemia by confirmation of safe, long-acting, and optimal effective dosage and usage in administering a fusion polypeptide which comprises an EPO and an immunoglobulin hybrid Fc to patients with anemia. The method of administering the fusion polypeptide employs an appropriate dosage and usage which not only shows an excellent long-acting property compared to the existing EPO products but also minimizes cardiovascular side effects that may occur due to a rapid increase in hemoglobin level, which is an effect of anemia treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2022
    Assignees: GENEXINE, INC., GREEN CROSS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Sang-In Yang, Jung-Won Woo, Se Hwan Yang, Young Chul Sung, Doo Hong Park, Min Woo Kim
  • Publication number: 20220305086
    Abstract: A method for increasing a lymphocyte count in a subject in need thereof including administering to the subject (i) a modified interleukin-7 of the following formula (I): A?IL-7 wherein A is an oligopeptide consisting of 1 to 10 amino acid residues, and the IL-7 is a polypeptide which is capable of binding to IL-7 receptor; or (ii) an interleukin-7 fusion protein comprising (a) the modified interleukin-7, (b) a second domain containing an oligopeptide having 1 to 10 amino acid residues consisting of methionine, glycine, or a combination thereof; and (c) a third domain which prolongs the half-life of the interleukin-7 fusion protein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Applicants: GENEXINE, INC., NEOIMMUNE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Young Chul SUNG, Jung Won WOO, MinK yu HEO, Sang In YANG, SeHwan YANG
  • Patent number: 11357827
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising an interleukin-7 fusion protein to which an immunoglobulin Fc region has been fused for preventing or treating diseases caused by influenza virus A. The fusion protein comprising the immunoglobulin Fc region and IL-7 according to the present invention protects the body from infection due to influenza virus A and thus can treat diseases which can be caused by the virus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Genexine, Inc.
    Inventors: Moon Cheol Kang, Young Woo Choi, Donghoon Choi, Young Chul Sung
  • Publication number: 20220096589
    Abstract: A treatment of cervical tumor caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is disclosed. Methods for improving treatment of cervical tumor caused by HPV infection are also disclosed. The methods include administering a polynucleotide encoding an E6/E7 fusion protein to a subject suffering from cervical tumor caused by HPV. The cervical tumor may be squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), adenocarcinoma, adenosquamous carcinoma, small cell carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumor (NET), glassy cell carcinoma, villoglandular adenocarcinoma (VGA), non-carcinoma malignancies, melanoma, lymphoma, or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Hyun-Tak JIN, Hye Seong LIM, You Suk SUH, Eun Joo NAM
  • Publication number: 20220008515
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating a cancer (or a tumor) with an IL-7 protein in combination with an immune checkpoint inhibitor, such as a PD-1 antagonist (e.g., anti-PD-1 antibody) or a CTLA-4 antagonist (e.g., anti-CTLA-4 antibody).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicants: NeoImmuneTech, Inc., Genexine, Inc.
    Inventors: Seung-Woo LEE, Ji-Hae KIM, Saet-byeol JO, Han Wook PARK, Donghoon CHOI, Byung Ha LEE, Young Chul SUNG, Se Hwan YANG
  • Publication number: 20210330779
    Abstract: A treatment of cervical tumor caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is disclosed. Methods for improving cervical tumor treatment and methods for treating cervical tumor caused by HPV infection include administering a combination of a HPV-specific fusion protein and an immunomodulatory agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventor: Young Chul SUNG
  • Publication number: 20210324027
    Abstract: Provided are a modified IL-7 polypeptide and a fusion protein containing the modified IL-7 polypeptide. The fusion protein of the modified IL-7 includes: a first domain containing an interleukin-7 polypeptide; a second domain containing an oligopeptide having 1 to 10 amino acid residues (with proviso that the second domain excludes the oligopeptide consisting of methionine and/or glycine); and (c) a third domain which prolongs the half-life of the IL-7 fusion protein. The modified IL-7 polypeptide is composed of the (a) first domain and the (b) second domain. The modified IL-7 polypeptide and the fusion protein are expressed in a higher yield than the wild-type IL-7 and shows increased stability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicants: GENEXINE, INC., NEOIMMUNE TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Young Chul SUNG, Gwang Hyeon GWON, So Young CHOI, Hyi Jeong JI, Dong Hoon CHOI
  • Patent number: 11135262
    Abstract: This invention relates to the treatment of cervical tumor caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) infection. In particular, the invention provides methods for improving cervical tumor treatment and methods for treating cervical tumor caused by HPV infection using a polynucleotide encoding an E6/E7 fusion protein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Hyun-Tak Jin, Hye Seong Lim, You Suk Suh, Eun Joo Nam