Patents by Inventor Yoon-Keum Kim

Yoon-Keum Kim 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).

  • Method for treating asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) comprising administering FGF2
    Patent number: 8030274
    Abstract: The present invention relates an agent comprising FGF2 (Fibroblast Growth Factor-2 or basic Fibroblast Growth Factor (bFGF)) as an effective ingredient for treatment or prevention of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Also, The present invention relates Th1 asthma and COPD mouse animal model induced by Ovalbumin and double strand RNA. The therapeutic agent comprising FGF2 of the present invention can be used for treatment or prevention for airway fibrosis, airway inflammation, airway hyperresponsiveness, airway remodeling, asthma and COPD. Also, Th1 asthma and COPD mice animal model induced by Ovalbumin and double strand RNA can be used for development of therapeutic agent for asthma and COPD.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Dong-A Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoon-Keum Kim, Soo Hyung Kang, Byong Moon Kim, Miwon Son