Composition for the prevention and treatment of influenza virus infection and composition for suppressing neuraminidase activity comprising turmeric extract
US8545903B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2236/30
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a composition comprising a turmeric extract for preventing and treating influenza virus infection and for inhibiting neuraminidase activity. A turmeric extract, its fraction, and a curcuminoid-based compound separated therefrom may inhibit neuraminidase activity and have antiviral and cell degeneration inhibitory effects on influenza virus, and may be useful in preventing and treating influenza virus infection.
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