β-glucuronidase inhibitors for use in deodorants and antiperspirants

US7294330B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Henkel Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien · DE

Inventors

• Bernhard Banowski · Goldkronach, DE
• Daniele Hoffmann · Bischwiller, FR
• Armin Wadle · Erkrath, DE
• Petra Siegert · Haan, DE
• Andrea Saettler · Goldkronach, DE
• Thomas Gerke · Goldkronach, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 4, 2004
• Grant date: Nov 13, 2007
• Expiry date: May 11, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K2800/874
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A non-therapeutic method for the inhibition of β-glucuronidase. Body odors result from the decomposition of steroid esters by β-glucuronidase. Specific β-glucuronidase-inhibiting compounds are disclosed.