Composition for treating atopy or pruritus comprising N-acetyl or N-acyl amino acid

US12370161B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-12370161-B2
Application numberUS-202217668678-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 10, 2022
Priority dateNov 24, 2017
Publication dateJul 29, 2025
Grant dateJul 29, 2025

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Abstract

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The present disclosure relates to a composition for preventing, alleviating or treating pruritus and/or atopy using an N-acetylamino acid or an N-acylamino acid having almost no side effects on the human body. Also, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for moisturizing skin or soothing skin. The composition of the present disclosure may be utilized to ameliorate a problematic skin condition caused by various causes, or to safely and effectively alleviate or treat pruritus and/or atopy without concern about side effects.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A method for decreasing expression of IL-4 and interferon γ in skin tissue in treatment of atopic dermatitis, comprising the steps of: a) identifying a subject having atopic dermatitis; and b) administering a composition to the subject, wherein said composition comprises N-acetyltryptophan or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the N-acetyltryptophan is N-acetyl-L-tryptophan. 3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition is prepared into a formulation selected from the group consisting of a formulation for external application to skin, an aerosol, a spray, a collyrium, an oral medication, and an injection. 4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the N-acetyltryptophan consists of N-acetyl-L-tryptophan. 5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a surfactant, a sterilizer, an antioxidant, a UV absorber, an anti-inflammatory agent or a cooling agent.

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  • Preparations for dry skin · CPC title

  • Indole-alkanecarboxylic acids; Derivatives thereof, e.g. tryptophan, indomethacin · CPC title

  • having five membered rings, e.g. pyrrolidone carboxylic acid · CPC title

  • substituted by amido group(s) · CPC title

  • Face masks · CPC title

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What does patent US12370161B2 cover?
The present disclosure relates to a composition for preventing, alleviating or treating pruritus and/or atopy using an N-acetylamino acid or an N-acylamino acid having almost no side effects on the human body. Also, the present disclosure relates to a cosmetic composition for moisturizing skin or soothing skin. The composition of the present disclosure may be utilized to ameliorate a problemati…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Stemdr Inc, Nat Univ Chonbuk Ind Coop Found, Korea Res Inst Chemical Tech
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/198. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Jul 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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