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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8178106 | Topical skin care formulations Disclosed is a topical skin care composition comprising: (a) a combination of the following extracts: Malpighia punicifolia (acerola) extract; Argania spinosa (argan) extract; Myrciaria dubia (camu camu) extract; Punica granatum (pomegran... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8097259 | Method for prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease This invention provides method for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease without noticeable side effects caused to patients, comprising administering an effective amount of Monascus-fermented product including Monascus powder and Monas... | 01/17/2012 |
| 8007814 | Therapy for lysosomal enzyme deficiencies The present invention provides a therapeutic delivery system comprising an extracted yeast cell wall comprising beta-glucan, a payload trapping molecule and a payload molecule, wherein the payload molecule and the payload trapping molecule are soluble in the same so... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7799328 | Method for treating weight loss in patients suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases The present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing weight loss of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases comprising administering to said patients an effective amount of Saccharomyces boulardii. ... | 09/21/2010 |
| 7740861 | Drug delivery product and methods The present invention provides a particulate delivery system comprising an extracted yeast cell wall comprising beta-glucan, a payload molecule and a payload trapping molecule. The invention further provides methods of making and methods of using the particulate del... | 06/22/2010 |
| 7618639 | Synergistic phytoceutical compositions Phytoceutical compositions for the prevention and treatment of circulatory disorders, feminine endocrine disorders, and dermal disorders. A specific combination of extracts of plants is taught, as well as principles for varying the formulations based on categorizing... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7541037 | Film coating agent The present invention provides a coating agent, wherein an oxygen-barrier property enhancer, which is one or more of glucose, mannose, maltose, trehalose, fructose, raffinose, arabinose, nigerooligosaccharide, lactose, D-glucono-1,5-lactone, arginine hydrochloride, ... | 06/02/2009 |
| 7473426 | Method for selectively inhibiting reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine using yeast extract A yeast extract or yeast-derived bioactive peptide having an activity of selectively inhibiting reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, which can be effectively used in preventing or treating various diseases related to reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine, es... | 01/06/2009 |
| 7459159 | Yeast cell walls for the treatment or prevention of hyperglycemia or for the stabilization of glycemia The invention relates to agents and preparations for the treatment or prevention of hyperglycemia, or for the stabilisation of glycemia, based on the cell walls of yeast and preparation of a corresponding therapeutic composition. ... | 12/02/2008 |
| 7431952 | Isolation of microbial oils The extraction of a microbial or single cell oil, for example comprising one or more polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), directly from microbial cells is disclosed which avoids the need for solvents. After fermentation, the microbial cells are pasteurised, washed a... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7413740 | Cholesterol-lowering agents, secondary bile acid production inhibitors and foods and drinks Secondary bile acid production inhibitors and cholesterol-lowering agents containing a yeast as the active ingredient. ... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7399475 | Inactivated microorganisms comprising substances having pharmacological activity Inactivated microorganisms are described which comprise agents that are pharmacologically active for human or animal organisms. A process for the preparation of said organisms is further described and their use as medicaments, food integrators or nutritional substan... | 07/15/2008 |
| 7351558 | Solventless extraction process The present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms without using organic solvent as an extraction solvent. In particular, the present invention provides a method for extracting lipids from microorganisms by lysing cells and removing wa... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7291340 | Extracts from black yeast for whitening skin The present invention relates to topical skin whitening compositions comprising a whitening effective amount of a black yeast-derived melanin-degrading enzyme extract and a method of preparing the compositions. The compositions provide a whitening effect by degradin... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7259001 | Methods and compositions for treating male sexual dysfunction The invention provides compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to increase secretion of male hormones or alleviate or prevent sexual disorders, e.g., impotence, in a mammal, said ab... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7256026 | Oral compositions for white blood cell activation and proliferation The present invention relates to health food, health drink, and health supplement. The invention relates to biological compositions comprising yeast cells that can improve the immune functions of animals. The invention also relates to methods for manufacturing the b... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7238355 | Coated material and process for producing the coated material A coated material and a process for producing the coated material which includes providing a coating agent comprising yeast cell wall fractions, as a primary constituent, consisting of cell residue of yeast which has been treated with enzymes, optionally subsequentl... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7226600 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with lymphoma. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of lymphoma cells and/o... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223403 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with brain cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of brain cancer cel... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223401 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with liver cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of liver cancer cel... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223404 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with bladder cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of bladder cancer... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223402 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with pancreatic cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of pancreatic ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223405 | Method to prepareompositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with esophageal cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of esophageal ... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7223400 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with stomach cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of stomach cancer... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7220416 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with nasopharyngeal cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of nasopha... | 05/22/2007 |
| 7217417 | Gel-based cosmetic and wound-healing formulation and method Disclosed are gel-based cosmetic and wound-healing formulations, methods for making said formulations, and a method for simultaneously treating and concealing injuries to human skin. In one exemplary embodiment, the cosmetic and wound-healing formulation comprises l... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7214377 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with leukemia. The biological compositions can be used to reduce the number of leukemia cells and/o... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7208158 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with uterine cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of uterine cancer... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7208159 | Methods and compositions for treating gastroparesis Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to treat gastroparesis in a subject (e.g., stimulating stomach contraction, reducing abnormal gastric acid and/or pepsin production), as a re... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7204986 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with ovarian cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of ovarian cancer... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204987 | Biological compositions and methods for treatment of prostate cancer The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with prostate cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of prostate canc... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7204988 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with breast cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of breast cancer c... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7201906 | Method to prepare compositions comprising yeast treated with electromagnetic energy The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with kidney cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of kidney cancer c... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7179837 | Use of prenylated flavones Flavones with an isoprenyl group in the 8-position possess very good anti-inflammatory properties and can also be used to treat/prevent/cure skin-disorders when applied in food compositions. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7179469 | Beneficial effect of distiller's grain in cardiovascular disease The use of a food portion comprising dry and/or wet distiller's grain for preventing, treating or ameliorating cardiovascular pathologies is described. ... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172888 | Biological compositions and methods for treatment of lung cancer The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with lung cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of lung cancer cells... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7172889 | Biological compositions and methods for treatment of cervical cancer The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with cervical cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of cervical canc... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7163813 | Biological compositions and methods for treatment of colorectal cancer The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions and dietary supplement comprising yeast cells that can produce a healthful benefit in a subject inflicted with colorectal cancer. The biological compositions can be used to retard the growth of colorectal ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7147860 | Composition for symptomatic relief of vaginitis Present invention relates to a method and composition for symptomatic relief of vaginitis. Until the treatment of underlying cause takes effect women suffer from unpleasant symptoms of vaginitis restricting daily routine activities. The symptoms of vaginitis may be ... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7078202 | Methods and compositions for treating vascular dementia Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells have been cultured in the presence of an alternating electric field having a specific frequency and a specific field strength for a period of time sufficient to increase the ca... | 07/18/2006 |
