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Mesozeaxanthin formulations for treatment of retinal disorders

US6329432A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2001
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Meso-zeaxanthin compositions for pharmaceutical use and use of meso-zeaxanthin to increase the deposition of macular pigment in the human eye, and for the therapeutic treatment or prophylaxis of diseases and disorders of the macula, in particular age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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