Use of nanoscale sterols and sterol esters

US6352737B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Cognis Deutschland GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Hans Dolhaine · Mechernich, DE
• Christian Kropf · Hilden, DE
• Peter Christophliemk · Düsseldorf, DE
• Bernd Fabry · Korschenbroich, DE
• Manfred Biermann · Wiesloch, DE
• Christine Schroeder · Goldkronach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 20, 2000
• Grant date: Mar 5, 2002
• Expiry date: Jun 20, 2020

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61P3/06
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of nanoscale sterols and/or sterol esters with particle diameters of 10 to 300 nm as food additives and as active substances for the production of hypocholesterolemic agents. The particular fineness of the particles promotes more rapid absorption by the blood serum after oral ingestion by comparison with conventional sterols and sterol esters.