Patents by Inventor Yong Ji

Yong Ji 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).

  • Publication number: 20230181441
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a Trolox-peptide conjugate having a structure in which Trolox and a peptide are chemically bonded. The Trolox-peptide conjugate not only very effectively inhibits the activity of 5?-reductase, but also inhibits the death of papilla cells and keratinocytes, promotes the growth thereof, and has antioxidative effects, and thus can remarkably promote hair formation while avoiding or preventing hair loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2020
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: Caregen Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Ji CHUNG, Eun Mi KIM, Eung Ji LEE, Min Woong KIM
  • Patent number: 11672749
    Abstract: A peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3, or 4, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating skin disease including the peptide, a cosmetic composition for skin condition improvement including the peptide, a food composition for skin condition improvement including the peptide, a method of preventing or treating skin disease using the peptide, and a use of the peptide in preventing or treating skin disease or improving skin condition are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee
  • Patent number: 11667616
    Abstract: Disclosed are a thiazolone derivative of N6022 and a pharmaceutical use thereof. The characteristic structure of the thiazolone derivative of N6022 is: Compared to N6022, the compound of the present disclosure has good oral bioavailability and a longer half-life period. In in-vitro experiments, administering the compound of the present disclosure can improve migration ability, tube formation ability and, the permeability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells caused by high glucose, and administering the compound of the present disclosure at an animal level can obviously promote the angiogenesis and blood flow recovery of ischemic lateral limbs of diabetic mice. Overall, it suggests that the compound of the present disclosure can be used for treating diseases related to diabetic vascular complications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: NANJING MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yong Ji, Liping Xie, Shuang Zhao, Tianyu Song, Yi Han
  • Publication number: 20230131910
    Abstract: Various embodiments include a mobile storage device control system. The system may include an independently operating scanning apparatus configured to: detect insertion of a mobile storage device, scan the mobile storage device to determine whether the mobile storage device poses a security threat, perform a specific operation on the mobile storage device so the specific operation is recorded in a file system log of the mobile storage device, and the record of the specific operation is used to mark whether the mobile storage device has been modified after being scanned. The system may include a control apparatus configured to: detect insertion of the mobile storage device, check whether the last record in the file system log in the mobile storage device is the record of the specific operation, if so, permit a user to access the mobile storage device and otherwise prohibit the user from accessing the mobile storage device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 27, 2023
    Applicant: Siemens Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Zhe Wang, Yong Ji Gao
  • Patent number: 11617796
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for preventing hair loss and, more specifically, to a compound having a structure in which Minoxidil and a peptide are chemically connected, and to a pharmaceutical composition or cosmetic composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth comprising the compound. The compound having a structure in which Minoxidil and a peptide are chemically connected according to the present invention has not only excellent physiological activity such as hair loss reduction, hair growth promotion or cell growth promotion, but also excellent stability in water, and can therefore be useful as a composition for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim
  • Patent number: 11597748
    Abstract: Provided are a peptide with a cytoprotective effect against environmental pollutants and a use thereof. The peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, or 3 directly binds to 2,3,7,8-tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (hereinafter, referred to as TCDD), known as being the most toxic among the class of dioxins, to prevent dermal penetration and the activation mechanism of AhR by TCDD and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons contained in fine dust. Such a direct cytoprotective effect against environmental pollutants is distinguished from preexisting methods that are configured to indirectly block opportunities to contact these materials or to reduce toxicity through barrier reinforcement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung-ji Lee
  • Patent number: 11518785
    Abstract: The present invention provides a peptide exhibiting melanogenesis promoting activity. A peptide according to the present invention increases the activity and expression of tyrosinase and the expression of factors involved in melanogenesis, thereby exhibiting an outstanding effect on melanogenesis. The peptide of the present invention can be used for the prevention, alleviation, and treatment of hypomelanosis. The outstanding activity and stability stated above allow the peptide of the present invention to be very favorably applied to medicines, quasi-medicines, and cosmetics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 25, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung-Ji Lee
  • Publication number: 20220380837
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing probes for target nucleic acids targets. This method includes: a) obtaining a target DNA sequence of interest; b) adding adapter sequences to both ends of a fragmented DNA sequence while fragmenting the target DNA sequence by using transposase; and c) obtaining the fragmented DNA sequence by using the adapter sequences to generate the probes. The method provided by the present invention can efficiently, easily, and accurately mark the position of the genome at the level of one kilobase resolution.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Xu ZHANG, Jing NIU, Juntao GAO, Wei LUO, Yong JI
  • Patent number: 11512112
    Abstract: The peptide of the present invention performs a function, which is the same as or similar to that of natural interleukin (IL)-3, and has superior skin permeability due to the small size thereof. In addition, the peptide of the present invention suppresses the activation of NF-?B and nuclear transition by inhibiting the receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL)-RANK signaling pathway, and suppresses the expression of a RANKL or an inflammatory cytokine-induced tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP), cathepsin K, or TNF receptor type 1 or type 2, thereby inhibiting osteoclast differentiation depending on the treatment concentration. Moreover, the peptide of the present invention can contribute to osteoblast differentiation by promoting the expression of osteoblast differentiation markers such as osteocalcin (OCN), osteoprotegerin (OPG), bone sialoprotein (BSP), or osteopontin (OPN).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2022
    Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun-Mi Kim, Eung-Ji Lee, Tae-Hoon Lee, A-reum Han
  • Publication number: 20220372007
    Abstract: Disclosed are a thiazolone derivative of N6022 and a pharmaceutical use thereof. The characteristic structure of the thiazolone derivative of N6022 is: Compared to N6022, the compound of the present disclosure has good oral bioavailability and a longer half-life period. In in-vitro experiments, administering the compound of the present disclosure can improve migration ability, tube formation ability and, the permeability of human umbilical vein endothelial cells caused by high glucose, and administering the compound of the present disclosure at an animal level can obviously promote the angiogenesis and blood flow recovery of ischemic lateral limbs of diabetic mice. Overall, it suggests that the compound of the present disclosure can be used for treating diseases related to diabetic vascular complications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2021
    Publication date: November 24, 2022
    Applicant: NANJING MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yong JI, Liping XIE, Shuang ZHAO, Tianyu SONG, Yi HAN
  • Patent number: 11433013
    Abstract: The present invention relates to: a novel peptide having activity of preventing skin damage caused by pollutants, and skin anti-aging and wrinkle alleviation activities; and a use of the peptide, which is related to the prevention or treatment of diseases caused by pollutants or to the improvement of skin anti-aging. Particularly, the novel peptide of the present invention inhibits the inflow, into skin cells, of pollutants such as dioxin, particulate matter, and cigarette smoke, and regulates the expression of a skin aging-related gene, and thus may be effectively used as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating cancer, skin diseases, and lung diseases, which are caused by pollutants, or skin aging-related diseases, or as an active ingredient of a cosmetic composition for preventing skin damage caused by pollutants or for a skin anti-aging effect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: CAREGEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee
  • Publication number: 20220265840
    Abstract: A compound comprising a structure in which isotretinoin is linked to a peptide via a covalent bond and an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-oxidative pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition comprising the same. A compound having a structure in which isotretinoin is linked to a peptide via a covalent bond according to the present invention exhibits excellent physiological activity such as antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-oxidative actions, as well as having outstanding properties, such as solubility in water, etc., and thus can find useful applications in various fields including medicines, cosmetics, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: CAREGEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yong Ji CHUNG, Eun Mi KIM
  • Patent number: 11357783
    Abstract: A composition for preventing hair loss and, more specifically, to a compound having a structure in which finasteride and a peptide are linked through a covalent bond and a pharmaceutical composition or a cosmetic composition for preventing hair loss or promoting hair growth comprising the same. The compound having a structure in which finasteride and a peptide are linked through a covalent bond is excellent in physiological activities such as hair loss improvement, hair growth promotion, cell growth promotion, etc., is excellent in stability in water and skin permeation, and thus can be effectively used as a composition for preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim
  • Patent number: 11351266
    Abstract: A compound comprising a structure in which isotretinoin is linked to a peptide via a covalent bond and an antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-oxidative pharmaceutical or cosmetic composition comprising the same. A compound having a structure in which isotretinoin is linked to a peptide via a covalent bond according to the present invention exhibits excellent physiological activity such as antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, or anti-oxidative actions, as well as having outstanding properties, such as solubility in water, etc., and thus can find useful applications in various fields including medicines, cosmetics, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim
  • Publication number: 20220154437
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a microwave induction control system for a water outlet device. The system includes a microwave inductor and a solenoid valve, which controls an inlet pipe and an outlet pipe to be connected with each other or disconnected from each other. The microwave inductor includes a transmitting antenna and at least one receiving antenna for receiving at least one radio frequency echo signals. The transmitting antenna transmits electromagnetic waves toward a water outlet of the outlet pipe. The microwave inductor further includes a control device communicatively connected to the solenoid valve. The control device analyzes the at least one radio frequency echo signal received by the at least one receiving antenna and drives the solenoid valve to control the inlet pipe and the outlet pipe to be connected with each other or disconnected from each other according to the analysis result.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 19, 2022
    Inventors: Lei Yang, Yong Ji
  • Publication number: 20220119518
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof specifically binding to CD66c which is expressed in myeloid-derived suppressor cell (MDSC) and a use thereof, and specifically to an antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof specifically binding to CD66c, a pharmaceutical composition or a diagnosing composition including the same. The anti-CD66c antibody of the present invention can be used usefully for the treatment of various diseases by targeting MDSC which can induce the immunosuppression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Inventors: Soseul KIM, Jeong Won HONG, Gil Yong JI, Sangsoon YOON, Hyung-Geun SONG
  • Patent number: 11306121
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a peptide exhibiting physiological activities and a composition including the peptide. Because the peptide of the present invention exhibits various physiological activities such as muscle relaxation, skin wrinkle improvement, sebum production suppression, and the like, the peptide may be used as an active ingredient in a pharmaceutical composition for muscle relaxation, or cosmetics for improving skin wrinkles, suppressing sebum production, or ameliorating acne.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2022
    Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Eung Ji Lee
  • Patent number: 11253604
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a compound having a structure in which methotrexate and a peptide are connected via a covalent bond, and an anticancer or anti-inflammatory pharmaceutical composition comprising same. The compound having a structure in which methotrexate and a peptide are connected via a covalent bond of the present invention has excellent biological activity such as anticancer or anti-inflammatory action and has markedly reduced toxicity with respect to cells, and thus, may be usefully used in various fields such as medicine and medical supplies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2022
    Assignee: Caregen Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yong Ji Chung, Eun Mi Kim, Seon Soo Kim
  • Patent number: 11220543
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an anti-CD66c antibody and its use for treating cancer, and more particularly, it is possible to induce T-cell activation or humoral immune response using an antibody specifically recognizing CD66c. A nucleic acid molecule encoding the antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof, a vector comprising the nucleic acid molecule, a host cell and the antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof is used for alleviation, prevention, treatment or diagnosis of CD66c-related disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: DINONA
    Inventors: Sangsoon Yoon, Kwon Pyo Hong, Soseul Kim, Gil Yong Ji, Young Hoon Lim
  • Publication number: 20210369585
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a peptide consisting of an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1, 2, 3, or 4, a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating skin disease including the peptide, a cosmetic composition for skin condition improvement including the peptide, a food composition for skin condition improvement including the peptide, a method of preventing or treating skin disease using the peptide, and a use of the peptide in preventing or treating skin disease or improving skin condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Inventors: Yong Ji CHUNG, Eun Mi KIM, Eung Ji LEE