Extract of Dioscorea opposita thunb showing neuronal cell-protecting activity for treating memory loss
US7824718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 23, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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