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Administration of compounds that increase glutathione levels in the melanocytes for the treatment of canities

US8481762B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2007
Grant dateJul 9, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 21, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/413
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

At least one compound that increases the level of glutathione (GSH) in the melanocytes of hair follicles, and admixtures thereof with other active agents selected from among active agents for combating desquamative conditions of the scalp, plant extracts having propigmenting activity and active agents that slow hair loss and/or promote hair regrowth, are useful for preventing and/or limiting and/or stopping the development of canities.

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