Patents by Inventor Hyuakjae Choi

Hyuakjae Choi 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).

  • Anti-inflammatory and quorum sensing inhibition compounds and methods of making and using them
    Patent number: 9073884
    Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions based on a structure designated as “Honaucin A”, including Honaucin A variants and analogs, and pharmaceutical compositions, liposomes and nanoparticles comprising them, and methods of making and using them. In one embodiment, these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used to ameliorate (including to treat or prevent) inflammation. In one embodiment, these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used to ameliorate (including to treat or prevent) inflammation. In one embodiment, these Honaucin A compounds, and variants and analogs thereof are used as bacterial quorumsensing inhibitors. Accordingly, in alternative embodiments the compositions of the invention are used as anti-bacterial agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of California, University of Rhode Island Research Foundation
    Inventors: William Gerwick, Lena Gerwick, Hyuakjae Choi, Francisco Villa, Jennifer Smith, David C Rowley