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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 dateAug 28, 2009
Grant dateApr 28, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 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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