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CAREGEN CO.,LTD.

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CAREGEN develops peptide-based cosmeceuticals sold in 130 countries and ophthalmic drug candidates CG-P5 and CG-T1.

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Business overview

Source: DART corporate disclosure

CAREGEN was founded in 2001 and listed on KOSDAQ in 2015 as a biotech company specializing in new drug development. Built on peptide and growth factor research, it produces professional therapy products such as fillers and mesotherapy items along with functional cosmetics, while developing a pipeline that includes the wet age-related macular degeneration candidate CG-P5 and the dry eye disease candidate CG-T1. The company has built a peptide library backed by more than 860 patents registered at home and abroad, sells its therapy products and functional cosmetics in 130 countries worldwide, and has completed a Phase 1 clinical trial for CG-P5 in the United States with Phase 2 in preparation.

Products & technology

  • Professional therapy products (fillers, mesotherapy)Peptide- and growth-factor-based aesthetic treatment products
  • Functional cosmeticsPeptide- and growth-factor-based cosmetics
  • Blood-glucose-control functional health foodBlood glucose control
  • Muscle-loss prevention and strengthening functional health foodMuscle loss prevention and strengthening

Regulatory approvals

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20 Korean MFDS device approvals · 2011–2023

  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2023-10-26
    Product approval · Class 4제허 23-1012 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterialRevoked2020-07-13
    Product approval · Class 4제허 20-561 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterialRevoked2020-07-09
    Product approval · Class 4제허 20-551 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2020-04-08
    Product approval · Class 4제허 20-265 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2017-09-14
    Product approval · Class 4제허 17-710 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2017-09-14
    Product approval · Class 4제허 17-709 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2017-09-14
    Product approval · Class 4제허 17-708 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2016-04-28
    Product approval · Class 4제허 16-333 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2016-04-08
    Product approval · Class 4제허 16-277 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2016-03-10
    Product approval · Class 4제허 16-179 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterialRevoked2015-11-03
    Product approval · Class 4제허 15-1544 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterialRevoked2015-11-03
    Product approval · Class 4제허 15-1543 호
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  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2015-08-10
    Product approval · Class 4제허 15-1294 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterialRevoked2015-04-30
    Product approval · Class 4제허 15-660 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2014-08-27
    Product approval · Class 4제허 14-1570 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2014-08-27
    Product approval · Class 4제허 14-1569 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterial2012-03-05
    Product approval · Class 4제허 12-282 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterialRevoked2011-12-08
    Product approval · Class 4제허 11-1343 호
  • MFDSGraft/prosthesis, biomaterialRevoked2011-12-08
    Product approval · Class 4제허 11-1344 호
  • MFDSNasal splint, externalRevoked2011-11-24
    Product approval · Class 1경인 제신 11-339 호

R&D and key agreements

Source: DART corporate disclosure

CG-P5 · 습성 황반변성(wet AMD) · 임상 1상 완료, 임상 2상 준비중 · Peptide-based eye-drop candidate modulating the VEGF receptor pathway; Phase 1 results announced in the US in December 2025 showed signals related to reduced intraretinal fluid.

CG-T1 · 안구건조증 · 전임상 시험 진행중 · Peptide-based eye-drop candidate targeting the PAC1 receptor; preclinical studies showed efficacy signals such as increased tear secretion, with a clinical development strategy for FDA submission in preparation.

건성황반변성 치료제 · 건성황반변성 · 전임상시험 완료 · Eye-drop candidate that inhibits drusen formation via antioxidant activity and neovascularization suppression.

당뇨병성 망막병증 치료제 · 당뇨병성 망막병증 · 전임상시험 완료 · Inhibits VEGF receptor function to suppress neovascularization and vascular dilation.

다한증 치료제 · 다한증 · 인체적용시험 완료 · Early-stage program; mechanism and details undisclosed.

항바이러스 치료제 · COVID-19 · 임상 1상 완료 · Binds the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein to inhibit cell entry and improves symptoms via an anti-inflammatory effect.

근육강화 소재 · 근육 강화(노인성 근감소 개선) · 인체적용시험 완료, 2025년 2월 FDA NDI 허가 승인 · Health-functional-food ingredient promoting muscle fiber differentiation and regeneration.

혈당·비알콜성 지방간 개선 소재 · 혈당 감소, 비알콜성 지방간 · 인체적용시험 완료 · Ingredient reducing blood glucose via decreased insulin resistance and increased sensitivity; combination trials with metformin and ProGsterol ongoing.

고지혈증 개선 소재 · 콜레스테롤 감소 · 인체적용시험 완료 · Ingredient reducing cholesterol via inhibition of hepatic lipid synthesis and production.

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Humedix Co., Ltd.3 shared

KOSDAQ-listed aesthetics and CMO company behind the Elravie/Revolax hyaluronic-acid fillers and Leedstox botulinum toxin.

HUONS CO., LTD.2 shared

KOSDAQ-listed pharmaceutical and healthcare company producing lidocaine anesthetics and the Kynix hyaluronic-acid eye-drop line.

BIOBIJOU Co., Ltd.2 shared

KOSDAQ-listed aesthetics exporter behind HA skin booster CANDOLOV SERUM and filler brands COLENA and CANDORLOV.

BioPlus Co., Ltd2 shared

Founded in 2003 and KOSDAQ-listed in 2021, BioPlus develops HA-based bio medical devices and biopharmaceuticals using its proprietary MDM Technology platform.

BNC KOREA, Inc.2 shared

Founded and listed on the KOSDAQ in 2016, BNC Korea is a biohealthcare company specializing in HA fillers, botulinum toxin, and dermo-cosmetics.

DongBang Medical Co., Ltd.2 shared

KOSDAQ-listed medical device maker producing disposable acupuncture needles, cupping cups, and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

JETEMA Co.,Ltd.2 shared

Founded 2009, listed on KOSDAQ in 2019, JETEMA develops hyaluronic acid fillers, botulinum toxin biopharmaceuticals, and lifting threads.

PharmaResearch Co., Ltd.2 shared

KOSDAQ-listed medical device company producing PDRN pharmaceuticals, HA fillers, and Rejuran-branded cosmetics.

DongKookPharmaceuticalCo.,Ltd.2 shared

KOSDAQ-listed comprehensive healthcare and pharmaceutical company behind the gum treatment Insadol and the wound-care ointment Madecassol.

NUON CO., LTD.1 shared

KOSDAQ-listed healthcare company selling the Cissus weight-management ingredient and Sallimbaekseo household products.

Daehan Nupharm Co.,Ltd.1 shared

KOSDAQ-listed pharmaceutical company producing a diverse, low-volume portfolio of metabolic disease drugs, wellness injections, and veterinary medicines.

OSTEONIC Co., Ltd.1 shared

Established in 2012 and listed on KOSDAQ in 2018, Osteonic manufactures implants for the CMF, Trauma, Sports Medicine, and Spine categories.

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