Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Antigen – epitope – or other immunospecific immunoeffector – Conjugate or complex
Patent
1995-02-13
1997-03-25
Rollins, John W.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Antigen, epitope, or other immunospecific immunoeffector
Conjugate or complex
424 59, 424 60, A61K 3578, A61K 742, A61K 744
Patent
active
056141971
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides new methods and products for use in photoprotection from ultraviolet radiation. The products include extracts from ferns of the genus Polypodium mixed in prepartions for topical application and oral administration. The preparations have both photoprotective and antioxidant properties. The topical formulations may also include physical and/or chemical sunscreen agents and/or cosmetic agents.
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Fitzpatrick Thomas B.
Gonzalez Salvador
Pathak Madhukar A.
Industrial Farmaceutica Cantabria S.A.
Rollins John W.
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