Method for preparing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, and use thereof
AssigneeKorea University Research and Business Foundation
InventorsKyoung Heon Kim, In Geol Choi, Nam Joo Kang, Eun-Ju Yun, Sae Young Lee, Ji Hye Kim, Young Ah Kim, Bo Bae Kim, Eun Ji Baek
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for preparing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, and use thereof. More specifically, 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose, which is a monosaccharide constituting agar, is produced in a high yield through chemical and enzymatic methods, and the physiological activities thereof such as whitening, moisturizing, antioxidant, antiinflammatory activities and the like are displayed, thereby enabling industrial use thereof.
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A method for treating inflammatory diseases, comprising administering an effective amount of 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose to a subject in need thereof.
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