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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 dateJul 8, 2010
Grant dateOct 1, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 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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