Production of glucosamine from plant species
US8378090B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P19/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a process for generating glucosamine from plants wherein fresh plant materials, or re-hydrated dried plant materials or plant extracts, are heated at a temperature comprised between 70 and 110° C. for more than 10 hours, characterized in that a fertilizer acting as glucosamine precursor is added during the cultivation of the plants, before the harvest.
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