Phenolic compositions derived from apple skin and uses thereof

US9101649B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9101649-B2
Application numberUS-201113696872-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateMay 10, 2011
Priority dateMay 10, 2010
Publication dateAug 11, 2015
Grant dateAug 11, 2015

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Described herein are phenolic compositions derived from apple skins. In particular, described herein are flavonoid-rich fractions derived from apple skin extract. The compositions are useful in the prevention and treatment of conditions associated with oxidative stress and/or inflammation, including certain neurodegenerative diseases. Methods of producing the compositions are also described.

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The invention claimed is: 1. A pharmaceutical composition for use in treating a disease or condition associated with oxidative stress or inflammation, the composition comprising: a phenolic extract or fraction thereof derived from apple skin, and an excipient or an active ingredient; wherein the phenolic extract or fraction thereof comprises: from about 60.0% to about 95.0% of a flavonol component comprising quercetin, quercetin-3-O-paltoside, quercetin-3-O-rutinoside, querceti…

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What does patent US9101649B2 cover?
Described herein are phenolic compositions derived from apple skins. In particular, described herein are flavonoid-rich fractions derived from apple skin extract. The compositions are useful in the prevention and treatment of conditions associated with oxidative stress and/or inflammation, including certain neurodegenerative diseases. Methods of producing the compositions are also described.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Rupasinghe Handunkutti Pathirannehalage Vasantha, Robertson George S, Univ Dalhousie
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K36/73. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 11 2015 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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