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Extract of Dioscorea opposita thunb showing neuronal cell-protecting activity for treating memory loss

US7824718B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 2006
Grant dateNov 2, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a composition comprising an extract of Dioscorea opposita having neuron-protective activity for preventing and treating brain disease. The extracts from Dioscorea opposita show potent neuronal cell protective activity by inhibiting neuronal cell death caused by neuro-toxicity of glutamate and H2O2 therefore it can be used as the therapeutics or health food for treating and preventing brain diseases.

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