Photosynthetic microorganisms enriched in selenium using selenohydroxy acid compounds, used thereof in nutrition, cosmetics and pharmacy
US9017985B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61Q19/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to the enrichment of photosynthetic microorganisms in organic selenium using selenohydroxy acid compounds, in particular 2-hydroxy-4-methylselenobutanoic acid, in D or L form, or an enantiomer, salt or ester or amide derivative of these compounds, and also to the use of the microorganisms thus enriched in animal or human nutrition, in cosmetics or in pharmacy.
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