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Oxylipins from long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and methods of making and using the same

US7884131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2005
Grant dateFeb 8, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 22, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12P7/6434
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed are novel oxylipins, referred to herein as docosanoids, that are derived from C22 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and method of making and using such oxylipins. Also disclosed is the use of docosapentaenoic acid (C22:5n-6) (DPAn-6), docosapentaenoic acid (C22:5n-3) (DPAn-3), and docosatetraenoic acid (DTAn-6: C22:4n-6) as substrates for the production of novel oxylipins, and to the oxylipins produced thereby. Also disclosed is the use of DPAn-6, DPAn-3, DTAn-6, and/or the oxylipins derived therefrom, and/or novel docosanoids derived from the structures of C22 fatty acids, in therapeutic and nutritional or cosmetic applications, and particularly as anti-inflammatory or anti-neurodegenerative compounds. The invention also relates to novel ways of producing long chain polyunsaturated acid (LCPUFA)-rich oils and compositions that contain enhanced and effective amounts of LCPUFA-derived oxylipins, and particularly, docosanoids.

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