Active oxygen scavenging composition including citrulline
AssigneeNara Institute of Science and Technology
InventorsTakayuki Kohchi, Akiho Yokota, Chikahiro Miyake, Kinya Akashi
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Abstract
According to this invention, a novel anti-oxidative substance of naturally originated, with excellent ability to scavenge active oxygen species and high safety was provided. According to the present invention, citrulline was firstly exhibited to have excellent ability to scavenge active oxygen species. A novel active oxygen scavenging composition including citrulline as its effective ingredient was characterized by its excellent ability to scavenge active oxygen and high safety.
Claims14
A method to prevent active oxygen injury in a cell, the method comprising addition of citrulline to decrease active oxygen content.
An active oxygen scavenging composition including citrulline wherein said composition scavenges active oxygen in a cell.
A medical composition comprising citrulline having effect to scavenge active oxygen in a cell.
A food additive composition comprising citrulline having effect to scavenge active oxygen in a cell.
A cosmetic composition comprising citrulline having effect to scavenge active oxygen in a cell.
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