Carotenoid preparation
US7482032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/522
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A preparation comprising the carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene in an amount which, in combination, is effective in preventing various kinds of damage resulting from oxidation and exposure to UV light is provided. The preparation is essentially colorless and may be used as a topical cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation as well as an additive in food preparations. In addition, a method for producing substantive amounts of phytoene and phytofluene from carotenoid producing organisms is described as well.
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