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US 2017/0354594 A1Published application
Protease compositions for use in modifying semen
OwnerMarc L. Berger, David S. Newburginventors
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Abstract
Provided herein are edible compositions for reducing semen viscosity and/or enhancing semen flavor, and methods of using and preparing such compositions.
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An edible composition for reducing semen viscosity, the composition comprising:
- (i) one or more enzymes selected from the group consisting of protease, glycosidase, and a combination thereof;
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- (ii) a matrix that comprises a sweetening agent;
- wherein the one or more enzymes are embedded in or encapsulated by the matrix, and
- wherein the matrix is dissolvable inside an oral cavity, thereby releasing the one or more enzymes.
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A method for preparing an edible composition of claim, the method comprising:
- (i) providing one or more enzymes selected from the group consisting of protease, glycosidase, and a combination thereof;
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- (ii) encapsulating or embedding the one or more enzymes with a film, which is dissolvable in an oral cavity.
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A composition for reducing seminal fluid viscosity in an oral cavity, comprising:
- (a) an edible semen viscosity-reducing agent, and
- (b) an edible matrix that comprises a sweetening agent;
- wherein the semen viscosity-reducing agent is releasably embedded in or encapsulated by the matrix, and wherein the matrix is dissolvable inside an oral cavity, thereby releasing the semen viscosity-reducing agent.
A method of reducing seminal fluid viscosity in an oral cavity, comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing an edible composition, wherein the edible composition includes:
- i. a semen viscosity-reducing agent, and
- ii. a matrix that comprises a sweetening agent;
- wherein the semen viscosity-reducing agent is releasably embedded in or encapsulated by the matrix, and
- (b) disposing the edible composition whereby the edible composition interacts with the oral cavity, and in response to the interaction,
- i. the semen viscosity-reducing agent is released from the matrix and
- ii. upon contact with ambient semen in the oral cavity, the semen viscosity-reducing agent reduces the viscosity of the ambient semen.
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