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Crystal of glutathione and process for production thereof

US8188308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 2007
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/063
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a crystal of glutathione having an average width of 7 to 40 μm and an average particle diameter of 10 to 60 μm, preferably having an angle of repose of 53 degree or less, more preferably having a crude specific volume of 5.0 cm3/g or less, still more preferably in the form of an alpha-form crystal. Also disclosed is a tablet containing such a crystal of glutathione. Further disclosed is a process for producing such a crystal of glutathione.

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