Use of an oil of the gourd family for inhibiting 5 alpha-reductase activity
US7238377B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/782
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention concerns the use of at least an oil derived from the seeds of the gourd family selected from the group consisting of Lagenaria, Luffa and Momordica, for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5α-reductase activity, and the use of said oil for preparing a composition for treating prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic adenoma, acne, hyperseborrhea, alopecia, and hirsutism. The invention also concerns cosmetic treatment methods, in particular for greasy skin. The invention further concerns the use of at least an oil derived from seeds of the gourd family in a nutritional food composition for humans and/or animals as additive for inhibiting 5α reductase activity.
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