Patents by Inventor Wang-Shick Ryu

Wang-Shick Ryu 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).

  • Hepatitis B virus vectors for gene therapy
    Patent number: 7001760
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hepatitis B virus vectors for use in gene therapy which can deliver therapeutic genes to liver cells. The invention also provides methods for the production of novel recombinant hepatitis B viruses. The recombinant viruses produced by this invention can deliver therapeutic genes specifically to liver cells either through in vivo or ex vivo therapy protocols. This vector can be used not only to treat liver diseases but also genetic diseases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2006
    Inventors: Wang-Shick Ryu, Jehan Lee, Jong Keun Jeong, Woo Young Cho, Gye Soon Yoon
  • Hepatitis B virus vectors for gene therapy
    Publication number: 20010049145
    Abstract: The present invention relates to novel hepatitis B virus vectors for use in gene therapy which can deliver therapeutic genes to liver cells. The invention also provides methods for the production of novel recombinant hepatitis B viruses. The recombinant viruses produced by this invention can deliver therapeutic genes specifically to liver cells either through in vivo or ex vivo therapy protocols. This vector can be used not only to treat liver diseases but also genetic diseases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Wang-Shick Ryu, Jehan Lee, Jong Keun Jeong, Woo Young Cho, Gye Soon Yoon