Compositions for treatment and prevention of diabetic complications using Osteomeles schwerinae
US8784911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to a treatment agent for diabetic complications, and a method for the treatment of diabetic complications using the same. The present invention confirmed that Osteomeles schwerinae extract and its fractions inhibited the generation of AGEs, the index for diabetic complications, inhibited the activation of aldose reductase, had anti-cataract activity, and had anti-oxidative activity. Thus, the present invention relates to a preventive and therapeutic agent for diabetic complications containing the said Osteomeles schwerinae extract and its fraction as an active ingredient.
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