Compounds with an antioxidant activity, compositions useful as food integrators containing them and process for their preparation
US6544965B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P39/06
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to the use of a compound having general formula (I) as described hereunder wherein R═H (FPA compound) or R═CH3 (FPB compound) for the preparation of compositions with an antioxidant activity for administering to human beings for therapeutic or nutritional purposes. The invention also relates to a process for the preparation of a compound having general formula (I) as defined above characterized in that a cellular culture is obtained from an Ajuga reptans plant, said culture being subsequently subjected to cultivation under aerobic conditions, in a liquid medium containing assimilable carbon and nitrogen sources, and mineral salts.
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