Inhibition of pigmentation by inhibition of fatty acid synthase
US6749840B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 2, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides novel methods and pharmaceutical compositions designed to decrease melanin production by inhibiting fatty acid synthase in a melanocyte, thereby lightening skin pigmentation.
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