Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Reexamination Certificate
2008-10-02
2010-06-29
Henley, III, Raymond J (Department: 1614)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Plant material or plant extract of undetermined constitution...
Reexamination Certificate
active
07744933
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to the use of at least one unsaponifiable component of vegetable oil, in particular of avocado, soya bean and/or lupin oils, for the preparation of a medicament intended to stimulate the expression of TGF-β or the expression of the plasminogen activator inhibitor PAI-1.The invention also relates to a method of cosmetic treatment comprising the application of at least one unsaponifiable component of vegetable oil as well as the use of the latter as additive in a food for human beings and/or for animals.
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Boumediene Karim
Ghayor Chafik
Guillou Georges Bernard
Msika Philippe
Pujol Jean-Pierre
Foley & Lardner LLP
Henley, III Raymond J
Laboratories Expanscience
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