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Gwangju, South Korea

Byongchul Shin

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.. Active years: 2001-2004.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Byongchul Shin. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/byongchul-shin

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 60.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.5

ph-index = 3

Forward Citations = 18(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 270 
 
Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd.
 patents

Years Active: 2001-2004

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 6770750 - Small and cysteine rich antifungal defensin and thionin-like protein genes highly expressed in the incompatible interaction (2004-08-03),
2. 6660908 - Genetic sequences encoding substrate-specific dihydroflavonol 4-reductase and uses therefor (2003-12-09),
3. 6555734 - Genetic sequences encoding substrate-specific dihydroflavonol 4-reductase and uses therefor (2003-04-29),
4. 6465630 - Genetic sequences encoding substrate-specific dihydroflavonol 4-reductase and uses therefor (2002-10-15),
5. 6300489 - Small and cysteine rich antifungal defensin and thionine-like protein genes highly expressed in the incompatible interaction (2001-10-09),

Title: Byongchul Shin: Innovator in Antifungal Proteins and Plant Genetics

Introduction

Byongchul Shin is a prominent inventor based in Kwangju, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of plant genetics and antifungal proteins. With a total of 5 patents to his name, his work has implications for agriculture and biotechnology.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is focused on small and cysteine-rich antifungal defensin and thionin-like protein genes that are highly expressed in incompatible interactions. This invention relates to two cDNA clones, designated PepDef (pepper defensin protein gene) and PepThi (pepper thionin-like protein gene). It includes their coding regions, gene products, and modifications, as well as applications involving DNA constructs, vectors, and transformed plants that incorporate these genes.

Another notable patent involves genetic sequences encoding substrate-specific dihydroflavonol 4-reductase and their uses. This invention includes modified DFR nucleic acids that encode a modified DFR with altered amino acid sequences at the substrate specificity determining region. The modified DFR is characterized by its ability to preferentially reduce dihydrokaempferol over dihydroquercetin and dihydromyricetin. The invention also encompasses plants expressing the modified DFR, which are characterized by an increased content of pelargonidin-based pigments.

Career Highlights

Byongchul Shin is currently associated with Korea Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. His work has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of plant genetics and developing innovative solutions for agricultural challenges.

Collaborations

He has collaborated with notable colleagues such as Giltsu Choi and Hankuil Yi, contributing to a dynamic research environment that fosters innovation.

Conclusion

Byongchul Shin's contributions to the fields of antifungal proteins and plant genetics highlight his role as a leading inventor. His patents not only advance scientific knowledge but also have practical applications in agriculture.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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