This inventor holds 2 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Korea Basic Science Institute. Active years: 2007-2009.
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2007-2009
Title: Kun Cho: Innovator in Phosphoproteomics
Introduction
Kun Cho is a prominent inventor based in Daejeon-Shi, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of phosphoproteomics, particularly through his innovative methods for analyzing phosphoproteins. With a total of 2 patents, his work has advanced the understanding of phosphorylation site identification and analysis.
Latest Patents
Kun Cho's latest patents include groundbreaking methods for in-gel tagging and in-gel digestion for phosphoproteins analysis and phosphorylation site identification. The first patent describes a method for phosphorylation site-specific labeling of phosphoproteome using a site-specific tagging reagent. This method allows for in-situ tagging of phosphorylation sites of phosphoproteins retained in a polymeric gel. It also introduces a technique for generating new proteolytic cleavable sites at previously phosphorylated sites through the careful selection of a nucleophilic tagging reagent. The second patent focuses on a selective labeling agent for phosphoproteome analysis, detailing a process that includes dephosphorylating amino acid residues and tagging them for mass spectrometry analysis. This method is capable of precisely analyzing the mass of phosphoproteins and identifying phosphorylated positions.
Career Highlights
Kun Cho is affiliated with the Korea Basic Science Institute, where he continues to push the boundaries of research in his field. His innovative approaches have garnered attention and respect within the scientific community.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Jin Young Kim and Jong Shin Yoo, contributing to the advancement of research in phosphoproteomics.
Conclusion
Kun Cho's contributions to the field of phosphoproteomics through his innovative patents and collaborative efforts highlight his role as a leading inventor. His work continues to influence the analysis and understanding of phosphoproteins, paving the way for future advancements in the field.