Methods and compositions for reducing inflammation and preventing oxidative damage
AssigneeSolazyme, Inc.
InventorsHarrison Dillon, Aravind Somanchi, Kamalesh Rao
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Abstract
Provided herein are nutraceutical compositions with antioxidant properties. Also provided are methods of using polysaccharides for applications such as reducing inflammation, providing oxidation in mammalian tissue, and other uses. Also provided are algae capable of incorporating exogenously provided monosaccharides into polysaccharides synthesized in vivo to aid in antioxidant activity.
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A method of producing a nutraceutical composition comprising:
- a. culturing red microalgae;
- b. separating the microalgae from culture media;
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- c. disrupting the microalgae to produce a homogenate.
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A nutraceutical composition comprising homogenized red microalgae cells and a carrier suitable for human consumption.
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A method of treating or effecting prophylaxis of a mammal having or at risk of an undesired inflammatory response comprising administering a polysaccharide produced by microalgae to the mammal and thereby treating or effecting prophylaxis of the mammal.
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