Use of at least a fatty ester for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5-α-reductase activity, in pharmacology, in particular dermatology, in cosmetics and as food additive
US8318186B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2800/782
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention concerns the use of at least a fatty ester for preparing a composition designed to inhibit 5α-reductase activity. Said use produces a remarkable inhibiting effect of 5α-reductase thereby providing a novel response for treating dermatological pathologies and/or disorders related to congenital or acquired exaggeration of 5α-reductase activity, in particular for treating prostatic hypertrophy, prostatic adenoma, acne, hyperseborrhea, alopecia and hirsutism. The invention also concerns cosmetic treatment methods, in particular for greasy skin, and the use of said fatty esters as additives in a food product for human and/or animal consumption.
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