Location History:
- Taejon, KR (1999 - 2001)
- Daejon, KR (2003)
- Dejeon, KR (2018)
- Daejeon, KR (2008 - 2022)
Company Filing History:
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Years Active: 1999-2022
Title: Innovations of Sun-Chang Kim
Introduction
Sun-Chang Kim is a prominent inventor based in Daejeon, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of synthetic biology, holding a total of 16 patents. His work focuses on microorganisms and their applications in various industries.
Latest Patents
One of his latest patents is titled "Microorganism having minimal genome and method of producing the same." This invention provides a method for producing a novel microorganism with a minimal genome size, smaller than that of a wild-type. The method involves culturing the microorganism in a medium containing LB broth with stepwise decreasing concentrations. Despite its reduced genome size, this microorganism exhibits a high growth rate, pyruvate production capacity, and protein translation efficiency, making it valuable for industrial applications such as the production of recombinant proteins or pyruvate.
Another notable patent is "Increased production of ginsenosides through yeast cell organelle improvement." This invention describes a recombinant yeast with enhanced ginsenoside production capabilities. The yeast is prepared by overexpressing INO2 and INO4 or deleting OPT1 in a ginsenoside-producing yeast. The patent also outlines methods for preparing the yeast and producing ginsenoside using this improved strain.
Career Highlights
Sun-Chang Kim has worked at esteemed institutions such as the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology and the Intelligent Synthetic Biology Center. His research has significantly advanced the understanding and application of synthetic biology.
Collaborations
He has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Bong Hyun Sung and Seung-Suh Hong, contributing to various innovative projects in the field.
Conclusion
Sun-Chang Kim's work exemplifies the intersection of innovation and practical application in synthetic biology. His patents reflect a commitment to advancing technology for industrial use, particularly in the production of valuable compounds.
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