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Process for obtaining proanthocyanidine A2, pharmaceutical compositions and their therapeutic use

US4863956A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 1986
Grant dateSep 5, 1989
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2236/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is described a process for preparing proanthocyanidine A2 by extraction from cortex or fruits of Aesculus hippocastanum and related species and its activity for stimulating healing processes, e.g. healing wounds and injuries of various origins, gastric and duodenal ulcers for modifying conditions of impaired capillary permeability and resistance and for obtaining an anti-lipid peroxidation effect. There are also described pharmaceutical formulations suitable for use by topical and systemic routes.

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