Patents by Inventor Hyoji Kim

Hyoji Kim 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).

  • COMPOSITION FOR TREATING EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS INFECTION, COMPRISING EPSTEIN-BARR VIRUS MICRO RNA INHIBITOR
    Publication number: 20150329865
    Abstract: Provided is a composition comprising an Epstein-Barr virus microRNA inhibitor for treating Epstein-Barr virus infection, and a method using Epstein-Barr virus microRNA for screening a therapeutic agent for treating Epstein-Barr virus infection. The provided composition enables one to induce the lytic cycle of EBV such that EBV-infected cells are destroyed by a host immune system. Therefore, the composition can be effectively used for the prevention or treatment of diseases, including various cancers, caused by EBV infection. Moreover, the provided method enables one to screen a therapeutic agent having excellent antiviral effect for treating Epstein-Barr virus infection by inducing Epstein-Barr virus lytic cycle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Suk Kyeong LEE, Yu-Jin Jung, Hoyun Choi, Hyoji Kim