Patents Assigned to Genexine Inc.
  • Publication number: 20190224281
    Abstract: A method for treating growth hormone deficiency, including administering a human growth hormone fusion protein (GX-H9). A method includes administering a pharmaceutical composition containing an hGH fusion protein (GX-H9) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the fusion protein (GX-H9) is administered once a week at a dose of 0.4 to 1.6 mg per body weight kg of a pediatric patient, or administered once every two weeks at a dose of 0.8 to 3.2 mg per body weight kg of a pediatric patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 25, 2019
    Applicants: GENEXINE, INC., HANDOK INC.
    Inventors: Tae Kyung KIM, Jung Won WOO, Joan Yoon Ji LEE, Young-Joo AHN, Ji-Eun CHA, Hyou Young RHIM, Woo Ick JANG
  • Publication number: 20190106471
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modified interleukin-7 and a use thereof. The modified IL-7 or an IL-7 fusion protein of the present invention comprising the same can be obtained in high yield, and biologically active in viral infection and cancer models. Therefore, they can be used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC
    Inventors: Se Hwan YANG, Donghoon CHOI, Hye Seong LIM
  • Publication number: 20190062396
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent thyroid cancer comprising recombinant human thyroid stimulating hormone (rhTSH) and a method for producing the recombinant human thyroid hormone. The method for producing recombinant human thyroid hormone according to the present invention can effectively produce rhTSH despite being cultured through fed-batch culture, and has a high purification yield and purity. Therefore, the recombinant thyroid stimulating hormone produced by the method can be usefully used for the diagnosis or treatment of recurrent thyroid cancer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Applicants: GENEXINE, INC., PROGEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Young Chul SUNG, Zungyoon YANG
  • Patent number: 10208099
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modified interleukin-7 and a use thereof. The modified IL-7 or an IL-7 fusion protein of the present invention comprising the same can be obtained in high yield, and biologically active in viral infection and cancer models. Therefore, they can be used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Se Hwan Yang, Donghoon Choi, Hye Seong Lim
  • Publication number: 20180353573
    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: November 30, 2016
    Publication date: December 13, 2018
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Moon Cheol KANG, Young Woo CHOI, Donghoon CHOI, Young Chul SUNG
  • Publication number: 20180327472
    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 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 15, 2018
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Donghoon CHOI, Changyong EUN, Seong Hoon JEONG, Jun Yeul LIM
  • Publication number: 20180319858
    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: December 2, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Moon Cheol KANG, Young Woo CHOI, Donghoon CHOI, Young Chul SUNG
  • Publication number: 20180273596
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modified interleukin-7 and a use thereof. The modified IL-7 or an IL-7 fusion protein of the present invention comprising the same can be obtained in high yield, and biologically active in viral infection and cancer models. Therefore, they can be used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2018
    Publication date: September 27, 2018
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Se Hwan YANG, Donghoon CHOI, Hye Seong LIM
  • Publication number: 20180264082
    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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Applicants: 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: 20170362293
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion polypeptide containing a glucagon-like peptide (GLP) and an immunoglobulin hybrid Fc, and more specifically, to a fusion polypeptide with an increased half-life and improved efficacy compared to the conventional fusion polypeptide based on the discovery of an immunoglobulin hybrid Fc suitable for GLP or analogs thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition for treating diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, endoenteritis or diarrhea caused by anticancer chemotherapy, or short bowel syndrome, containing the fusion polypeptide. The fusion polypeptide of the present invention has an increased half-life and improved resistance to DPP-4 enzyme compared to those of GLP-1 and GLP-2, and it thus has improved drug efficacy in treating diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, endoenteritis or diarrhea caused by anticancer chemotherapy, or short bowel syndrome, compared to those of the conventional drugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2015
    Publication date: December 21, 2017
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Young Chul SUNG, Se Hwan YANG, Mi Sun BYUN, Sang In YANG, Eun Ju SHIN
  • Publication number: 20170304385
    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: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2015
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: GENEXINE, Inc.
    Inventors: Hyun-Tak JIN, HYE SEONG LIM, YOU SUK SUH, EUN JOO NAM
  • Publication number: 20170189476
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein composed of the extracellular domain of PD-L1 and a modified immunoglobulin Fc region. The extracellular domain of PD-L1 and a fragment thereof have excellent immunomodulatory activity, and can be used as an immunomodulatory agent if a modified immunoglobulin Fc region is coupled thereto. Accordingly, the PD-L1 fusion protein according to the present invention demonstrated its excellent effect in disease models of inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, psoriasis, asthma and arthritis, and thus can be very effectively used for the treatment of such diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Applicants: GENEXINE, INC., POSTECH ACADEMY-INDUSTRY FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Young Chul SUNG, Ji Yeung LEE, Mi-Young SONG, Hye Seong LIM, Byung Ha LEE
  • Publication number: 20170158746
    Abstract: The present invention provides a modified interleukin-7 and a use thereof. The modified IL-7 or an IL-7 fusion protein of the present invention comprising the same can be obtained in high yield, and biologically active in viral infection and cancer models. Therefore, they can be used for the prevention and treatment of various diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Applicant: Genexine, Inc.
    Inventors: Se Hwan YANG, Donghoon CHOI, Hye Seong LIM
  • Patent number: 9399665
    Abstract: A composition for preventing or treating cervical cancer comprising a human papillomavirus plasmodium and an immunity enhancer is provided. A fusion protein including a fusion polypeptide recombined to transform a 3D structure of E6 and E7, which are antigens against types 16 and 18 human papillomavirus (HPV), a signal peptide for secreting the fusion polypeptide outside the cells and an immunity enhancer peptide present in an individual is also provided. The fusion protein may be useful in treating HPV-triggered tumors by inducing an immune response specific to the antigens against the HPV types 16 and 18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: GENEXINE, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Chul Sung, Sang Hwan Seo, You Suk Suh
  • Publication number: 20160108105
    Abstract: Disclosed is a human IgG4 Fc polypeptide variant, including a modified CH2 domain of human IgG4 Fc, wherein the modification contains a replacement of a 6-20 consecutive amino acid sequence from the N-terminus of the CH2 domain of IgG4 with a 4-18 consecutive amino acid sequence from the N-terminus of human IgA1 CH2, a 4-18 consecutive amino acid sequence from the N-terminus of human IgA2 CH2, a 4-18 consecutive amino acid sequence from the N-terminus of human IgD CH2, a 4-18 consecutive amino acid sequence from the N-terminus of human IgE CH2, or a 4-18 consecutive amino acid sequence from the N-terminus of human IgM CH2. The Fc variant imparts to a biologically active polypeptide—the modified Fc variant with a prolonged in-vivo half-life and reduced immunogenic reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Applicant: GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Se Hwan YANG, Eun Ju SHIN, Jaehan PARK, Eun Joo NAM
  • Patent number: 9000139
    Abstract: A composition for preventing or treating cervical cancer comprising a human papillomavirus plasmodium and an immunity enhancer is provided. A fusion protein including a fusion polypeptide recombined to transform a 3D structure of E6 and E7, which are antigens against types 16 and 18 human papillomavirus (HPV), a signal peptide for secreting the fusion polypeptide outside the cells and an immunity enhancer peptide present in an individual is also provided. The fusion protein may be useful in treating HPV-triggered tumors by inducing an immune response specific to the antigens against the HPV types 16 and 18.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Genexine, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Chul Sung, Sang Hwan Seo, You Suk Suh
  • Patent number: 8883134
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a fusion protein comprising IL-1 receptor antagonist fused to a hybrid Fc. Particularly the present disclosure relates to a fusion protein comprising IL-1 receptor antagonist fused to a human immunoglobulin hybrid Fc fragment. In one embodiment, the hybrid Fc fragment comprises IgD and IgG4. Also provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the present fusion protein, which are useful for treating autoimmune disease including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), psoriasis and diabetes and the like. The present fusion protein with excellent efficacy and reduced side effects is qualified for clinical development as therapeutic antibodies to treat autoimmune disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignees: Handok Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Genexine, Inc.
    Inventors: Young Gyu Cho, Hye Jeong Shin, Woon Young Lee, Woo Ick Jang
  • Patent number: 8586038
    Abstract: Disclosed are fusion proteins comprising a biologically active molecule and an immunoglobulin (Ig) Fc domain which is linked to the biologically active molecule. The Fc domain is a hybrid human Fc domain of (i) IgG1, IgG2 or IgG4 or (ii) IgG4 and IgD. The hybrid Fc is useful as a carrier of biologically active molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignees: Genexine, Inc., Postech Academy-Industry Foundation of Phohang University of Science and Technology (Postech)
    Inventors: Sehwan Yang, Young Chul Sung
  • Patent number: 8586531
    Abstract: Disclosed are fusion proteins comprising a biologically active molecule and an immunoglobulin (Ig) Fc domain which is linked to the biologically active molecule. The Fc domain is a hybrid human Fc domain of (i) IgG1, IgG2 or IgG4 or (ii) IgG4 and IgD. The hybrid Fc is useful as a carrier of biologically active molecules.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignees: Genexine, Inc., Postech Academy-Industry Foundation of Phohang University of Science and Technology (Postech)
    Inventors: Sehwan Yang, Young Chul Sung
  • Patent number: RE46453
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a fusion protein comprising a fusion polypeptide of E6 and E7 of a human papilloma virus, a signal peptide for secreting the polypeptide out of the cell, and an immune enhancing peptide for a subject; a polynucleotide encoding the fusion protein; and a vector containing the polynucleotide. The present invention further relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising the fusion protein or the vector; and a method for treating a disease caused by a human papilloma virus using the pharmaceutical composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignees: POSTECH FOUNDATION, GENEXINE, INC.
    Inventors: Young Chul Sung, Hyun Tak Jin, Sang Hwan Seo, Sang Hoon Park, Je-In Youn