Alpha-amylase inhibitors: the montbretins and uses thereof
US8431541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 16, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2002/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Particular naturally occurring glycosylated acyl-flavonols are now shown to be effective mammalian α-amylase inhibitors. Such compounds can be obtained from plants of the genus Crocosmia and the compounds are useful in controlling starch digestion such as for management of glycemia in pre-diabetic or diabetic subjects, for management of obesity or for inhibiting oral caries or plaque formation.
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