Compositions containing broccoli seeds for treatment or preventing prostate cancer
US9433654B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 18, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a composition for treating or preventing prostate cancer or the recurrence thereof; including a non-aqueous extract of non-germinated broccoli seeds of the Brassica Oleracea Italica variety that are rich in sulforaphane. The extract is encapsulated by a compound selected from the group including acacia gum, maltodextrin, and the mixture thereof, and said composition can be provided in the form of a capsule, tablet, sugarcoated tablet, or film-coated tablet, and is orally administered one to three times a day at a daily dose of 2 to 200 mg.
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