Composition containing carotenoids and use thereof for protecting neurons against neurodegeneration
OwnerBenoît Seriveinventor
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Abstract
Composition containing carotenoid pigments of the xanthophyll family, characterized in that said pigments of the xanthophyll family comprise at least diadinoxanthin, or a C4 to C36 fatty acid ester of diadinoxanthin and/or violaxanthin, or a C4 to C36 fatty acid ester of violaxanthin, for use in the prevention or treatment of cognitive decline or neurodegenerative diseases.
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A method for the treatment of progressive supranuclear palsy in a patient comprising administering to the patent a medicament containing carotenoid pigments of the xanthophyll family, characterized in that said pigments of the xanthophyll family comprise at least one of diadinoxanthin, or a C4 to C36 fatty acid ester of diadinoxanthin.
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