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Inhibition of pigmentation by inhibition of fatty acid synthase

US6749840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 2002
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 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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