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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8377866 | Antimicrobial protein derived from Podoviridae bacteriophage specific to The present invention relates to a novel antimicrobial protein derived from bacteriophage having killing activity specific to Staphylococcus aureus, more precisely an antimicrobial protein originated from Podoviridae bacteriophage having killing activity spec... | 02/19/2013 |
| 8354371 | Cadherin receptor peptide for potentiating Bt biopesticides Disclosed is a novel cadherin peptide that enhances the toxicity of Cry proteins. A novel insecticide composition comprising an effective amount of cadherin peptide having SEQ. ID. NO:2 and an effective amount of Bacillus thuringiensis Cry protein wherein the... | 01/15/2013 |
| 8241684 | Preventive and/or therapeutic agent for inflammatory bowel diseases The present invention relates to a preventive and/or a therapeutic agent for inflammatory bowel diseases containing a fermentation product of a propionic acid bacterium as an active ingredient. ... | 08/14/2012 |
| 8025911 | Preventive and/or remedy for inflammatory bowel diseases The present invention relates to a preventive and/or a therapeutic agent for inflammatory bowel diseases containing a fermentation product of a propionic acid bacterium as an active ingredient. ... | 09/27/2011 |
| 7803411 | Physiologically active substance NK13650P3, method of producing the same and use thereof A physiologically active substance NK13650P3 having the following physicochemical properties or a pharmacologically acceptable salt thereof. 1) Appearance: pale yellow powder 2) Molecular formula: C29H37N7O15 3) Molecular ... | 09/28/2010 |
| 7754253 | Botulinum toxin for the treatment of reduction of hair growth The use of botulinum toxin for preparing a drug for preventing hair growth is disclosed. A cosmetic method for preventing hair growth is also disclosed. ... | 07/13/2010 |
| 7713558 | Bacterial product from marine origin, useful for preventing the macro and micro biofouling caused by macroalgae and marine invertebrates Extra-cellular product anti-biofouling against marine invertebrates which are common to the biofouling, which contains an extract of the supernatant of an Alteromonas sp. Culture. Anti-biofouling composition, comprising said extra-cellular product and a biopo... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7521073 | Compositions and methods for activating Toll-like receptor 4 Methods for activating Toll-like receptor 4 via cholesterol-dependent cytolysins isolated from a Gram-positive bacteria are provided. In addition compositions containing an isolated cholesterol-dependent cytolysin or a fragment thereof or a mimetic of the cytolysin ... | 04/21/2009 |
| 7510734 | Skin treatment method with extract The present invention relates to a method of stimulating beta-defensins in skin cells which comprises applying to the skin cells an effective amount of a Lactobacillus extract or active fraction thereof. ... | 03/31/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7431953 | Skin preparation for external use containing frass as the active ingredient It is an object of the present invention to provide anti-allergic agents, skin creams, dermatitis-blocking agents, pollinosis-alleviating agents, and bath agents that serve as antipruritics derived from natural products and that prevent, alleviate and treat various ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7431946 | Method for producing extracts of thunberg or for hepatitis treatment A pharmaceutical mixture for the treatment of hepatitis and its preparation method are disclosed. The method includes the following steps: pulverize the plants, macerate and extract the plant with water, concentrate the aqueous extract as the first concentrate; add ... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7427408 | Quorum sensing and biofilm formation The present invention is based on the discovery that interspecies quorum sensing is related to biofilm formation. The present invention provides methods useful for treating or preventing biofilm formation and microbial infections associated with biofilm formation by... | 09/23/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7182949 | Composition comprising vitamin C prepared during application, use of enzymes for forming vitamin C for topical use, and a cosmetic treatment method The invention concerns a composition for topical application for extemporaneous preparation, comprising ascorbic acid and a suitable support, the ascorbic acid being obtained by bringing at least one ascorbic acid precursor with the exception of its esters into cont... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7150877 | Fungicidal mixtures comprising R-metalaxyl The present invention relates to novel fungicidal two-component compositions based on metalaxyl having an R-enantiomer content of more than 70% by weight as one essential component and a second fungicidal component, for the treatment of phytopathogenic diseases of c... | 12/19/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7147847 | Use of bacteria endowed with arginine deiminase to induce apoptosis and/or reduce an inflammatory reaction and pharmaceutical or dietetic compositions containing such bacteria Disclosed is the use of bacteria endowed with arginine deiminase to induce apoptosis and/or reduce an inflammatory reaction, and pharmaceutical or dietetic compositions containing such bacteria. Also disclosed is a strain of Lactobacillus brevis highly endowe... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7070965 | Small molecule anticancer compounds and related production process A group of specific branched-chain fatty acids, with significant anticancer effects on human and animals; methods of making using either chemical synthesis or biosynthesis methods; and methods of treating cancer. ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7063974 | Baroduric bacterium from Indian Ocean Accordingly the present invention provides a process for the preparation an alcoholic extract with Carotenoids, UV absorption, antibacterial and pH indicating properties from a deep-sea bacterium which comprises a method for growing the cells in a medium with salini... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7014851 | Process for inhibiting platelet aggregation An object of the present invention is to provide a platelet aggregation inhibitor without side effects and a supplement food effective for inhibiting platelet aggregation. The platelet aggregation inhibitor has nattokinase as an active ingredient and has Bacillus... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7011968 | Fragments of virus protein 2 or 3 of the polyoma virus, used for transporting active ingredients The invention relates to a synthetic, biologically active molecule for fixing an active ingredient to the virus protein 1 (VP1) of the polyoma virus. According to the invention, an amino acid sequence A1 which is derived from the C-terminal end of virus protein 2 (V... | 03/14/2006 |
| 7008651 | E. coli extract for protein synthesis There is now a market for kits containing the necessary components for performing protein synthesis reactions using template DNA of the experimenter. One category of existing system for performing protein synthesis reactions is based on an S-30 extract from the bact... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6953571 | Cosmetic or pharmaceutical composition for topical use to prevent or differ androgenetic alopecia A cosmetic-pharmaceutical composition for topical use against human alopecia containing a pool of enzymes of the specific hydroxisteroido-dehydrogenase group in the presence of nicotinamido-adenine-dinucleotide coenzyme and a vasodilator, the whole being complexed w... | 10/11/2005 |
| 6951643 | Direct-fed microbial An isolated microorganism comprising a Propionibacteria strain. When the microorganism is fed to a ruminant, protein and fat levels in milk produced by the ruminant are increased, while body condition and milk production levels are maintained. When fed to the... | 10/04/2005 |
| 6942860 | Method for producing a nematocidal composition by heat treating a pH-adjusted fermentation broth The present invention is directed to a method for producing a new nematocidal composition particularly useful against plant parasitic nematodes and also a process to prevent damage resulting from nematode infestation. The method for production of the composition inv... | 09/13/2005 |
| 6905692 | Topical compositions containing probiotic bacillus bacteria, spores, and extracellular products and uses thereof The present invention discloses compositions derived from an isolated Bacillus species, spores, or an extracellular product of Bacillus coagulans comprising a supernatant or filtrate of a culture of said Bacillus coagulans strain, suitable for t... | 06/14/2005 |
| 6875601 | Mutant Lactobacillus bulgaricus strains free from β-galactoside activity The invention concerns mutant L. bulgaricus strains bearing a nonsense mutation, in at least one of the sequences coding for the lactose operon, and free from β-galactosidase activity, and lactic starters comprising said strains. Said strains and starters ca... | 04/05/2005 |
| 6864231 | Glycoprotein matrix compositions and methods related thereto A composition is provided that includes a biologically active compound bound by a glycoprotein matrix. A method is also provided for the manufacture of a composition of the invention. The glycoprotein matrix can be formed by permitting the growth of glycoprotein pro... | 03/08/2005 |
| 6849279 | Fraction extracted from archaebacteria for cosmetic purposes The invention relates to a method for the extraction and use of a glycoprotein fraction extracted from an archaebacterium: Halobacterium halobium. The product of the invention, when incorporated into a cosmetic preparation, indeed exhibits the characteristic ... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6830759 | Antidiabetic preparation for oral administration There is provided a single preparation which directly decreases both of the post prandial blood glucose level and the fasting blood glucose level close to normal levels, by release-sustaining a drug capable of decreasing the post prandial blood glucose level of diab... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6793933 | Dietary supplements for enhancing the immune system Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to enhance the immune system (e.g., increase the activity of T and B lymphocytes and natural killer cells) in a mammal, said ability resultin... | 09/21/2004 |
| 6776978 | Delivery of opioids through an inhalation route The present invention relates to the delivery of opioids through an inhalation route. Specifically, it relates to aerosols containing opioids that are used in inhalation therapy. In a composition aspect of the present invention, the aerosol comprises particles compr... | 08/17/2004 |
| 6759055 | Dietary supplements for improving kidney function Compositions comprising a plurality of yeast cells, wherein said plurality of yeast cells are characterized by their ability to improve kidney functions (e.g., restoring urine secretion and/or lowering blood urea nitrogen, serum proteinuria, and/or serum creatinine ... | 07/06/2004 |
| 6756050 | Dietary supplements for improving memory 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... | 06/29/2004 |
| 6750048 | 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... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6747012 | Crystalline anthracycline antibiotic and process for producing the same Disclosed are a crystalline form of anthracycline antibiotic having specific characteristic 2θ values as measured by the X-ray diffraction method, and a process for producing the crystalline form. This process comprises the step of crystallization involving the com... | 06/08/2004 |
| 6743598 | Methods for the identification of fungal glucose utilization inhibitors and antifungal agents The present invention provides methods for simultaneously assessing microbial phosphoglucose isomerase, ketol-isomerase and glucosamine-6-phosphate acetyltransferase activities, by measuring the production of Coenzyme A (CoA). The present invention finds use in the ... | 06/01/2004 |
| 6740517 | Incubation method for obtaining solid culture of Zang Zhi, solid culture obtained therefrom, processed products and use thereof A solid culture of Zang Zhi (Antrodia camphorata) having triterpenoid compounds, water-soluble polysaccharides and chitin. The solid culture is prepared by a method including the steps of: incubating a stock strain of Zang Zhi in a bag for growth of mycelia, ... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6733793 | Oral composition with insulin-like activities and methods of use An orally administered, novel dietary supplement or therapeutic composition capable of insulin-like activity in animals, preferably humans, is provided. Contained in the composition are therapeutically effective amounts of vanadyl sulfate, alpha-lipoic acid, taurine... | 05/11/2004 |
