Patents by Inventor Kit Yu Fu

Kit Yu Fu 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).

  • Patent number: 11725232
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, kits, and devices related to genetic variations of neurological disorders. For example, methods, kits, and devices for using such genetic variations to assess susceptibility of developing Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu Chu Ip, Kit Yu Fu, Yu Chen, Xiaopu Zhou
  • Publication number: 20230213535
    Abstract: The present invention provides protein markers present in a person's blood sample (such as a plasma, serum, or whole blood sample) that are associated with the Alzheimer's Disease (AD), diagnostic and treatment methods for AD, and kits for diagnosing AD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu IP, Kit Yu Fu, Yuanbing Jiang, Xiaopu Zhou, Fanny Chui-Fun Ip
  • Patent number: 11607403
    Abstract: The therapeutic uses of febuxostat or febuxostat derivatives and compositions comprising febuxostat or febuxostat derivatives to promote neurogenesis for the treatment of disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Morningside Ventures Limited
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu Ip, Wing-Yu Fu, Fanny Chui Fun Ip, Kit Yu Fu
  • Publication number: 20220325347
    Abstract: The present invention provides genetic markers associated with the Alzheimer's Disease (AD), diagnostic and treatment methods for AD, and kits for diagnosing AD.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2020
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu IP, Kit Yu FU, Xiaopu ZHOU, Yuanbing JIANG, Yu CHEN, Fanny Chui Fun IP
  • Publication number: 20210171645
    Abstract: The present invention provides new, fully human EphA4 monoclonal antibodies with distinct binding characteristics. Also disclosed are antigen binding fragments of these antibodies, bispecific forms of these antibodies, and conjugates of these antibodies. In addition, nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, antigen binding fragments, bispecific antibodies and conjugates are disclosed. These monoclonal antibodies, antigen binding fragments, bispecific antibodies, conjugates, nucleic acids and vectors are of use for identifying and treating a subject with a disease or condition involving abnormal EphA4-mediated signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu Ip, Kit Yu Fu, Wing Yu Fu, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Tianlei Ying
  • Patent number: 10934360
    Abstract: The present invention provides new, fully human EphA4 monoclonal antibodies with distinct binding characteristics. Also disclosed are antigen binding fragments of these antibodies, bispecific forms of these antibodies, and conjugates of these antibodies. In addition, nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, antigen binding fragments, bispecific antibodies and conjugates are disclosed. These monoclonal antibodies, antigen binding fragments, bispecific antibodies, conjugates, nucleic acids and vectors are of use for identifying and treating a subject with a disease or condition involving abnormal EphA4-mediated signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignees: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA as represented by THE SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu Ip, Kit Yu Fu, Wing Yu Fu, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Tianlei Ying
  • Patent number: 10813979
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for diagnosing or treating neurodegenerative or neuroinflammatory conditions are provided. Also provided are methods for identifying modulators of neurodegenerative or neuroinflammatory conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Kit Yu Fu, Foo Yew Liew, Nancy Yuk-Yu Ip
  • Publication number: 20200206220
    Abstract: New methods and kits for treating diseases caused or exacerbated by overactivated EphA4 signaling are provided. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of a small molecule compound inhibitor for EphA4 signaling. Also provided are methods for identifying additional compounds as therapeutic agents useful for treating conditions involving overly active EphA4 signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Applicant: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Kit Yu FU, Wing Yu FU, Nancy Yuk-Yu CHU IP, Shuo GU, Xuhui HUANG, Chui Fun Fanny IP
  • Publication number: 20190247366
    Abstract: The therapeutic uses of febuxostat or febuxostat derivatives and compositions comprising febuxostat or febuxostat derivatives to promote neurogenesis for the treatment of disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2016
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu IP, Wing-Yu FU, Fanny Chui Fun IP, Kit Yu FU
  • Publication number: 20190015480
    Abstract: Methods, compositions, and kits for diagnosing or treating neurodegenerative or neuroinflammatory conditions are provided. Also provided are methods for identifying modulators of neurodegenerative or neuroinflammatory conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2016
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Kit Yu Fu, Foo Yew Liew, Nancy Yuk-Yu Ip
  • Publication number: 20180142287
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods, kits, and devices related to genetic variations of neurological disorders. For example, methods, kits, and devices for using such genetic variations to assess susceptibility of developing Alzheimer's disease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu CHU IP, Kit Yu FU, Yu Chen, Xiaopu ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20170218075
    Abstract: The present invention provides new, fully human EphA4 monoclonal antibodies with distinct binding characteristics. Also disclosed are antigen binding fragments of these antibodies, bispecific forms of these antibodies, and conjugates of these antibodies. In addition, nucleic acids encoding these antibodies, antigen binding fragments, bispecific antibodies and conjugates are disclosed. These monoclonal antibodies, antigen binding fragments, bispecific antibodies, conjugates, nucleic acids and vectors are of use for identifying and treating a subject with a disease or condition involving abnormal EphA4-mediated signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu Ip, Kit Yu Fu, Wing Yu Fu, Dimiter S. Dimitrov, Tianlei Ying
  • Patent number: 9629830
    Abstract: Provided is the discovery of the role of EphA4 signaling in neurodegenerative disorders involving ?-amyloid induced neurotoxicity such as Alzheimer's Disease. New therapeutic methods, therapeutic agents, and kits for treating diseases caused or exacerbated by overactivated EphA4 signaling are provided. Also provided are methods for identifying additional compounds as therapeutic agents useful for treating conditions involving overly active EphA4 signaling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk Yu Ip, Kit Yu Fu, Fanny Chui Fun Ip, Wing Yu Fu, Shuo Gu, Xuhui Huang, Kwok Wang Hung
  • Publication number: 20160152618
    Abstract: Provided is the discovery of the role of EphA4 signaling in neurodegenerative disorders involving ?-amyloid induced neurotoxicity such as Alzheimer's Disease. New therapeutic methods, therapeutic agents, and kits for treating diseases caused or exacerbated by overactivated EphA4 signaling are provided. Also provided are methods for identifying additional compounds as therapeutic agents useful for treating conditions involving overly active EphA4 signaling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk Yu IP, Kit Yu FU, Fanny Chui Fun IP, Shuo GU, Xuhui Huagn, Kwok HUNG
  • Patent number: 9134327
    Abstract: The invention provides Stat3 and Tyk2 targets that have importance for diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Stat3 and Tyk2 are also important as targets for drug development for neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2015
    Assignee: Biotechnology Research Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu Ip, Zhenguo Wu, Jerry Hsueh-Ching Wang, Kit Yu Fu, Jun Wan
  • Publication number: 20110189681
    Abstract: The invention provides Stat3 and Tyk2 targets that have importance for diagnosis of neurode-generative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Stat3 and Tyk2 are also important as targets for drug development for neurodegenerative diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2008
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Biotechnology Research Corporation Limited
    Inventors: Nancy Yuk-Yu Ip, Zhenguo Wu, Jerry Hsueh-Ching Wang, Kit Yu Fu, Jun Wan