Cholesterol lowering compounds
US5591836A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 7, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07J71/0005
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are novel saponins containing 5-C-hydroxymethylhexose and a sterol or triterpene. These materials, when consumed by humans and animals, lower the cholesterol level in the blood. These compounds can be administered as pharmaceutical preparation to the diet, or incorporated into food compositions.
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