Patents by Inventor Hyun Min Koo

Hyun Min Koo 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).

  • Microorganism of genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity and a method of producing L-lysine using the same
    Patent number: 8058036
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microorganism of Corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity and a method of producing L-lysine using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism of Corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity by inactivating endogenous NCgl2534 gene having the amino acid sequence containing repeated lysine residues and a method of producing L-lysine using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2011
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun-min Koo, Sun-young Lee, Young-lyeol Yang, Hyo-jin Kim, Jun-ok Moon, Jae-woo Jang, Sang-jo Lim, Jong-soo Choi, Young-hoon Park
  • Microorganism of genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity and a method of producing L-lysine using the same
    Patent number: 8048650
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microorganism of Corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity and a method of producing L-lysine using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism of Corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity by inactivating endogenous NCgI 1090 gene having the amino acid sequence containing repeated aspartate residues and a method of producing L-lysine using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Hyun-min Koo, Young-lyeol Yang, Hyo-jin Kim, Jun-ok Moon, Sang-jo Lim, Jong-soo Choi, Young-hoon Park
  • ISOLATED POLYPEPTIDE FOR INCREASING ACTIVITY OF POLYSACCHARIDE HYDROLASE AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20110177565
    Abstract: An isolated polypeptide is disclosed that improves the hydrolyzing capacity of a polysaccharide hydrolase such as cellulase, is capable of binding to a polysaccharide, is deficient in polysaccharide hydrolase activity, and includes a GH45 or a pollen-allergen domain. Methods of hydrolyzing polysaccharides using the isolated polypeptide are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hwa Young CHO, Hyun Min KOO, Jae Chan PARK, Sung Min PARK, In Geol CHOI, Kyoung Heon KIM
  • L-lysine-inducible promoter
    Patent number: 7851198
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel L-lysine-inducible promoter nucleic acid molecule. Also disclosed are a vector containing the nucleic acid molecule, a host cell transformed with the vector, and a method of inducing expression of a target gene using the L-lysine-inducible promoter nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Young Hoon Park, Hyun Min Koo, Jun Ok Moon, Seong Jun Kim, Hyo Jin Kim, Jung Kee Lee
  • Microorganism of corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine production ability and method of producing L-lysine using the same
    Patent number: 7794990
    Abstract: Provided are a microorganism of Corynebacterium genus that has an inactivated endogenous NCgl1835 gene therein and produces L-lysine, and a method of producing L-lysine using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Young Hoon Park, Hyun Min Koo, Sang Jo Lim, Jun Ok Moon, So Yeon Rah, Young Lyeol Yang
  • NUCLEIC ACIDS AND CONSTRUCTS FOR INCREASING GALACTOSE CATABOLISM AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20100112657
    Abstract: Provided are a recombinant gene associated with increased galactose catabolism, and a recombinant vector and microorganism including the gene. Also disclosed are a method of producing ethanol from a galactose-containing carbon source by culturing the microorganism including the gene in a galactose-containing carbon source such that ethanol is produced, and a method of screening a gene in yeast resulting in increased galactose catabolism when overexpressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2009
    Publication date: May 6, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byung Jo YU, Jae Chan PARK, Hyun Min KOO, Yong Su JIN, Ki Sung LEE
  • VECTOR AND MICROORGANISM FOR INCREASING GALACTOSE CATABOLISM AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20100105573
    Abstract: Provided herein are a recombinant vector and microorganism including the isolated SNR84 gene, and a method of increasing volumetric productivity of biofuel from a galactose-containing carbon source using the isolated SNR84 gene, the recombinant vector or the recombinant microorganism. Also disclosed herein is a method of screening yeast for genes associated with increased galactose catabolism when the genes are overexpressed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Byung Jo YU, Jae Chan PARK, Hyun Min KOO, Yong Su JIN, Ki Sung LEE
  • Novel l-Lysine-inducible promoter
    Publication number: 20100047900
    Abstract: Disclosed is a novel L-lysine-inducible promoter nucleic acid molecule. Also disclosed are a vector containing the nucleic acid molecule, a host cell transformed with the vector, and a method of inducing expression of a target gene using the L-lysine-inducible promoter nucleic acid molecule.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Young Hoon Park, Hyun Min Koo, Jun Ok Moon, Seong Jun Kim, Hyo Jin Kim, Jung Kee Lee
  • Microorganism Of Corynebacterium Genus Having Enhanced L-Lysine Productivity And A Method Of Producing L-Lysine Using The Same
    Publication number: 20100028957
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microorganism of Corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity and a method of producing L-lysine using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism of Corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity by inactivating endogenous NCgI 1090 gene having the amino acid sequence containing repeated aspartate residues and a method of producing L-lysine using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hyun-min Koo, Young-lyeol Yang, Hyo-jin Kim, Jun-ok Moon, Sang-jo Lim, Jong-soo Choi, Young-hoon Park
  • Microorganism Of Corynebacterium Genus Having Enhanced L-Lysine Productivity And A Method Of Producing L-Lysine Using The Same
    Publication number: 20100015673
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a microorganism of Corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity and a method of producing L-lysine using the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a recombinant microorganism of Corynebacterium genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity by inactivating endogenous NCgl2534 gene having the amino acid sequence containing repeated lysine residues and a method of producing L-lysine using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: CJ CHEILJEDANG CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hyun-min Koo, Sun-young Lee, Young-lyeol Yang, Hyo-jin Kim, Jun-ok Moon, Jae-woo Jang, Sang-jo Lim, Jong-soo Choi, Young-hoon Park
  • Microorganism of the genus having enhanced L-lysine productivity and method of producing L-lysine using the microorganism of the genus
    Patent number: 7575899
    Abstract: The present invention provides a microorganism that belongs to the genus Corynebacterium and has an inactivated inherent NCgl2053 dehydrogenase gene, and a method of producing L-lysine using the same. By using the microorganism, the yield of L-lysine is increased since an inherent NCgl2053 dehydrogenase gene is inactivated. According to the method, L-lysine can be produced with high yield.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: CJ Cheiljedang Corporation
    Inventors: Young Hoon Park, Hyun Min Koo, Sang Jo Lim, Jun Ok Moon, Young Lyeol Yang