Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
December 2014
Patent Number
8906414
Abstract
Compositions and methods of increasing the bioavailability of catechins are presented. Compositions for increasing the bioavailability of catechins include compositions where the catechin is added to a solution of ethanol and water; compositions where the catechin is encapsulated within a nanoparticle; and compositions in which a nanoparticle complex is formed between the catechin and the nanoparticle. Each of these compositions was shown to increase bioavailability of EGCG and is useful in treating diseases such as Alzheimer's and HIV-associated dementia.
Application Number
12/768,380
Recommended Citation
Shytle, Roland Douglas; Tan, Jun; Smith, Adam; Giunta, Brian; and Sanberg, Cyndy Davis, "Methods and compositions for improving bioavailability of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)" (2014). USF Patents. 175.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/175
Assignees
University of South Florida Natura Therapeutics, Inc.
Filing Date
04/27/2010
Primary/U.S. Class
424/489
