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Gyeonggi, South Korea

Young-Ho Moon

This inventor holds 5 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Jin Ro Limited. Active years: 1994-1998.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Young-Ho Moon. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/young-ho-moon-1u6ea88e

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

USPTO Granted Patents = 5

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 5.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 28(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Kuri, KR (1997)
  • Kyunggi-Do, KR (1994 - 1998)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal5 out of 6 
 
Jin Ro Limited
 patents

Years Active: 1994-1998

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5 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5723326 - Genome coding phytolacca antiviral protein and a recombinant expression (1998-03-03),
2. 5656466 - Process for preparing virus-resistant transgenic plant (1997-08-12),
3. 5648234 - Expression vector for Phytolacca antiviral protein (1997-07-15),
4. 5633155 - Expression vector for phytolacca antiviral protein and process for (1997-05-27),
5. 5348865 - Genome coding phytolacca antiviral protein and a recombinant expression (1994-09-20),

Title: Innovations of Young-Ho Moon in Antiviral Protein Research

Introduction

Young-Ho Moon is a prominent inventor based in Kyunggi-do, South Korea. He has made significant contributions to the field of biotechnology, particularly in the development of antiviral proteins. With a total of five patents to his name, Moon's work has the potential to impact agricultural practices and disease resistance in plants.

Latest Patents

Among his latest patents is the discovery of a novel genome coding for the Phytolacca insularis antiviral protein (PIP). This protein was isolated from the plant Phytolacca insularis Nakai. Moon and his team developed a recombinant vector for the expression of the PIP genome, which has shown a nucleotide homology of about 82% with the genome of the Phytolacca americana antiviral protein. The PIP cDNA consists of 918 base pairs, including one open reading frame and a termination codon. Additionally, the recombinant PIP has been proven to inhibit the growth of E. coli HB101 transformed with the expression vector. Another significant patent involves a process for preparing virus-resistant transgenic plants that produce the antiviral protein, showcasing the practical applications of his research.

Career Highlights

Young-Ho Moon is associated with Jin Ro Limited, where he continues to innovate in the field of biotechnology. His work focuses on enhancing plant resistance to viruses through genetic engineering. His contributions have been recognized within the scientific community, and he is regarded as a leading figure in his area of expertise.

Collaborations

Moon has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Man-Keun Kim and Kyu-Whan Choi. Their joint efforts have further advanced the research and development of antiviral proteins, contributing to the overall success of their projects.

Conclusion

Young-Ho Moon's innovative work in the field of antiviral proteins exemplifies the potential of biotechnology to address agricultural challenges. His patents and research efforts are paving the way for future advancements in plant disease resistance.

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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