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Bioprotectant composition, method of use and extraction process of curcuminoids

US5861415A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 27, 1997
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateOct 27, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/13
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Curcuminoids have been found to have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, anti-mutagen, anticancer and detox properties. The present invention is directed to compositions containing three curcuminoids, i.e. curcumin, demethoxy curcumin and bis demethoxy curcumin, extracted from roots of tumeric. These compositions have been found to have activity in the anti-oxidant mechanisms of prevention and intervention.

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