Methods for fucoidan purification from seaweed extracts
US9234051B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08B37/0036
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for purifying fucoidan in extracts from brown seaweed are disclosed. In particular, methods of purifying fucoidan in the extract to remove heavy metal ions, bacterial and endotoxin contaminants, and other impurities are disclosed. The methods include the use of a chelating agent, selective precipitation, and filtration.
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