Patents by Inventor Byoung-Joo Gwag

Byoung-Joo Gwag 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).

  • Publication number: 20240116853
    Abstract: 2-hydroxy-5-[2-(4-(trifluoromethylphenyl)ethylamino)]benzoic acid crystal forms and a preparation method therefor are proposed. Crystal form I is a monoclinic crystal system, which has a Pc space group and can be obtained by slow cooling, evaporating the solvent at a constant temperature, evaporating the solvent at an increased temperature, or adding an anti-solvent. Crystal form II is a triclinic crystal system, which has a P1 space group and can be obtained by rapid cooling or freeze-drying. According to the method, the process is simple, costs are low, and the yield exceeds 90%; and the crystal forms of the crystal forms I and II have high purity, the crystal shapes thereof are intact, and have excellent fluidity, facilitating preparation, particularly the preparation of a pharmaceutical preparation for preventing and/or treating degenerative diseases of the central nervous system. Furthermore, the two crystal forms have a better apparent solubility than that of raw materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Inventors: Xinliang XU, Guoqing ZHANG, Chenghan ZHUANG, Lei WANG, Byoung Joo GWAG, Chun San AHN, Jing Yu JIN
  • Publication number: 20240051915
    Abstract: A method for preparing 2-hydroxy-5-[2-(4-(trifluoromethylphenyl)ethylamino)]benzoic acid is proposed. The method may include protection, condensation, and hydrolysis. By means of the screening of a hydroxyl protecting reagent for a starting material, for example, 2-(4-trifluoromethyl)phenethylalcohol and the optimization of other process parameters, the contents of meta-isomer impurities and disubstituted impurities in a target product are effectively controlled. Accordingly, the quality of the product is significantly improved, the reaction yield is also greatly improved, and the improved product quality can satisfy related requirements of preparation research.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Xinliang XU, Chenghan ZHUANG, Lei WANG, Xin LU, Bo ZHANG, Byoung Joo GWAG, Chun San AHN, Jing Yu JIN
  • Publication number: 20230390231
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating ischemic stroke in humans, using a tetrafluorobenzyl derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof conjointly with a thrombolytic drug, endovascular thrombectomy, or both (e.g., endovascular thrombectomy and a thrombolytic drug). Administration of a tetrafluorobenzyl derivative of formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt can reduce reperfusion injury and other adverse events in patients conjointly receiving a thrombolytic drug, endovascular thrombectomy, or endovascular thrombectomy with a thrombolytic drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Byoung Joo GWAG, Chun San An, Jing Yu Jin, Sung Ig Cho, Fangmeng Zhu, Xinliang Xu, Weiqiang Zhan, Fuxin Liu, Soon-Mi Won
  • Patent number: 11826329
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating ischemic stroke in humans, using a tetrafluorobenzyl derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof conjointly with a thrombolytic drug, endovascular thrombectomy, or both (e.g., endovascular thrombectomy and a thrombolytic drug). Administration of a tetrafluorobenzyl derivative of formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt can reduce reperfusion injury and other adverse events in patients conjointly receiving a thrombolytic drug, endovascular thrombectomy, or endovascular thrombectomy with a thrombolytic drug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: GNT Pharma Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byoung Joo Gwag, Chun San An, Jing Yu Jin, Sung Ig Cho, Fangmeng Zhu, Xinliang Xu, Weiqiang Zhan, Fuxin Liu, Soon-Mi Won
  • Publication number: 20230233503
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods useful for treating pulmonary disorders, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOD), or any other respiratory diseases comprising 2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivatives of the formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Administration of a 2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivative of formula (I) significantly alleviates airway tissue damage and inflammation in animal models of asthma and COPD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2022
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Sojung Won, JinHwan Lee, Chun San Ahn, Sung Ig Cho, Byoung Joo Gwag
  • Publication number: 20220249343
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising: a 5-benzyl aminosalicylic acid compound in chemical formula I or cosmetically acceptable salts thereof; and a cosmetically acceptable excipient suitable for local administration. The composition comprising the 5-benzyl aminosalicylic acid compound in chemical formula I or cosmetically acceptable salts thereof can be used for reducing or alleviating human skin aging by means of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and whitening actions on the skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Applicant: GNT PHARMA CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jin Hee SHIN, Byoung Joo GWAG, Soon Mi WON
  • Publication number: 20220241231
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions for treating cognitive decline in companion animals, comprising a 5-benzylaminosalicylic acid compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, e.g., suitable for oral administration. Compositions comprising the 5-benzylamino salicylic acid compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be used to treat progressive cognitive disorder in neurological diseases including cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), dysthymia, involutive depression, and confusional syndrome in aging companion animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventors: Jinhwan LEE, Jae Bong Moon, Byoung Joo Gwag
  • Publication number: 20210283080
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating ischemic stroke in humans, using a tetrafluorobenzyl derivative of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof conjointly with a thrombolytic drug, endovascular thrombectomy, or both (e.g., endovascular thrombectomy and a thrombolytic drug). Administration of a tetrafluorobenzyl derivative of formula (I) or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt can reduce reperfusion injury and other adverse events in patients conjointly receiving a thrombolytic drug, endovascular thrombectomy, or endovascular thrombectomy with a thrombolytic drug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Byoung Joo Gwag, Chun San An, Jing Yu Jin, Sung Ig Cho, Fangmeng Zhu, Xinliang Xu, Weiqiang Zhan, Fuxin Liu, Soon-Mi Won
  • Publication number: 20200206172
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions for treating cognitive decline in companion animals, comprising a 5-benzylaminosalicylic acid compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient, e.g., suitable for oral administration. Compositions comprising the 5-benzylamino salicylic acid compound of formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof can be used to treat progressive cognitive disorder in neurological diseases including cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS), dysthymia, involutive depression, and confusional syndrome in aging companion animals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Jinhwan Lee, Jae Bong Moon, Byoung Joo Gwag
  • Patent number: 8686185
    Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient method for mass-producing 2-hydroxy-5-(substituted)phenylalkylamino benzoic acid derivatives represented by specific Chemical formulas or their salts, particularly 2-hydroxy-5-[2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethylamino]benzoic acid or its salt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Assignee: Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byoung Joo Gwag, Jae Young Cho, Young Ae Lee, Cheng Qiling, Yulian Wu, Li Xing
  • Patent number: 8598383
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition useful for treating or preventing inflammatory disease and cell damage, and a method for treating or preventing inflammatory disease and cell damage. The present invention uses the 2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivative represented by the specific chemical formula or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The compound of the present invention is useful for treating or preventing cell damage and inflammatory disease including gastritis, gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, colitis, arthritis, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, nephritis, hepatitis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Lou Gehrig's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byoung-Joo Gwag, Sung-Ig Cho, Jae-Young Cho, Young-Ae Lee, Han-Yeol Byun, Doo-Soon Lim, Ki-Baik Hahm, Young-Bae Kwon, Jin-Hwan Lee, Bok-Seon Yoon, Chun-San An, Keun-Sil Ryu
  • Patent number: 8455470
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition useful for treating or preventing inflammatory disease and cell damage, and a method for treating or preventing inflammatory disease and cell damage. The present invention uses the 2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivative represented by the specific chemical formula or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The compound of the present invention is useful for treating or preventing cell damage and inflammatory disease including gastritis, gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, colitis, arthritis, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, nephritis, hepatitis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Lou Gehrig's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Byoung-Joo Gwag, Sung-Ig Cho, Jae-Young Cho, Young-Ae Lee, Han-Yeol Byun, Doo-Soon Lim, Ki-Baik Hahm, Young-Bae Kwon, Jin-Hwan Lee, Bok-Seon Yoon, Chun-San An, Keun-Sil Ryu
  • Publication number: 20120301551
    Abstract: The present invention relates to 2-hydroxy-alkylamino-benzoic acid derivatives and to a combination of cell necrosis inhibitor and lithium, process for the preparation of the derivatives or the combination, pharmaceutical formulation containing the derivatives or the combination, and use of the derivatives or the combination by either concomitant or sequential administration for improvement of treatment of neuronal death or neurological dysfunction. The derivatives and the combination of the present invention are useful for treating neurological diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease), spinal muscular atrophy, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, stroke, traumatic brain injury or spinal cord injury; and for treating ocular diseases such as glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byoung Joo GWAG, Young Ae Lee, Jin Hee Shin, Sung Ig Cho, Jae Sung Noh, Jae Young Cho, Ki Won Kim, Hyang Ran Lim, Jae Keun Lee, Han Yeol Byun, Sun Young Ko, Sun Joo Son, Sun Mi Park
  • Publication number: 20120289602
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition and the method of use for treating or preventing burn injury in patients or subjects in need, including the compound represented by the specific chemical formula as an active ingredient or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts or solvates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Inventors: Byoung-Joo Gwag, Ui-Jin Park
  • Publication number: 20120209025
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition useful for treating or preventing inflammatory disease and cell damage, and a method for treating or preventing inflammatory disease and cell damage. The present invention uses the 2-hydroxybenzoic acid derivative represented by the specific chemical formula or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The compound of the present invention is useful for treating or preventing cell damage and inflammatory disease including gastritis, gastric ulcer, pancreatitis, colitis, arthritis, diabetes, arteriosclerosis, nephritis, hepatitis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Lou Gehrig's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Byoung-Joo GWAG, Sung-Ig CHO, Jae-Young Cho, Young-Ae LEE, Han-Yeol Byun, Doo-Soon Lim, Ki-Baik Hahm, Young-Bae Kwon, Jin-Hwan Lee, Bok-Seon Yoon, Chun-San An, Keun-Sil Ryu
  • Patent number: 8211877
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for prevention and prophylaxis of neurological diseases accompanied by neuronal death. The invention includes synthesis of 5-benzylamino salicylic acid (BAS) and its derivatives. BAS and its derivatives protect cortical neurons from toxic insults by N-methyl-D-aspartate, Zn2+, and reactive oxygen species. Thus, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases that are accompanied by severe neuronal loss via excitotoxicity, Zn2+ neurotoxicity, and free radical neurotoxicity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byoung Joo Gwag, Young Ae Lee, Bo Rum Ryu, Sung Hwa Yoon, Ho Sang Moon
  • Patent number: 8211878
    Abstract: The present invention provides methods for prevention and prophylaxis of neurological diseases accompanied by neuronal death in a patient. The invention includes use of 5-benzylamino salicylic acid (BAS) and its derivatives. Thus, the present invention provides methods for reducing neuronal death in nervous system injuries resulting from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Byoung Joo Gwag, Young Ae Lee, Bo Rum Ryu, Sung Hwa Yoon, Ho Sang Moon
  • Publication number: 20120040939
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical composition for treating or preventing stress disorder, depression, anxiety disorder, comprising 5-benzylaminosalicylic acid derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt. The present invention relates to a method for treating or preventing stress disorder, depression, anxiety disorder, comprising 5-benzylaminosalicylic acid derivative or its pharmaceutically acceptable salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: NEUROTECH PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byoung-Joo Gwag, Sun-Joo Son, Jae-Sung Noh, Jin-Hee Shin
  • Publication number: 20110028757
    Abstract: The present invention provides an efficient method for mass-producing 2-hydroxy-5-(substituted)phenylalkylaminobenzoic acid derivative represented by the specific Chemical formula or its salt, particularly 2-hydroxy-5-[2-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)ethylamino] benzoic acid or its salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Publication date: February 3, 2011
    Applicant: NEUROTECH PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byoung Joo Gwag, Jae Young Cho, Young Ae Lee, Cheng Qiling, Yulian Wu, Li Xing
  • Publication number: 20100331284
    Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for prevention and prophylaxis of neurological diseases accompanied by neuronal death. The invention includes synthesis of 5-benzylamino salicylic acid (BAS) and its derivatives. BAS and its derivatives protect cortical neurons from toxic insults by N-methyl-D-aspartate, Zn2+, and reactive oxygen species. Thus, the present invention provides compositions and methods for treating stroke, traumatic brain and spinal cord injury, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases that are accompanied by severe neuronal loss via excitotoxicity, Zn2+ neurotoxicity, and free radical neurotoxicity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: NEUROTECH PHARMACEUTICALS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byoung Joo GWAG, Young Ae Lee, Bo Rum Ryu, Sung Hwa Yoon, Ho Sang Moon