Anti-viral compound
AssigneeByotrol PLC
InventorsHuw EVANS, Christopher PLUMMER, Matias LUCK, Rose Elizabeth Piercy MCINERNEY, Lauren Mairead BURNS
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Abstract
Phlorotannins with anti-viral properties, in particular those with a molecular mass of from about 1000 g/mol to about 3000 g/mol, are described. The phlorotannins may be obtained or obtainable as an extract from seaweed, and may be used in compositions or extracts as anti-viral agents. Methods for producing the extracts and their use for treating or preventing viral infections and for reducing or controlling a virus on a surface using the phlorotannins are also described.
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A phlorotannin or a mixture of phlorotannins having a molecular mass of from about 1000 g/mol to about 3000 g/mol for use as an anti-viral agent.
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A composition comprising one or more phlorotannins having a molecular mass of from about 1000 g/mol to about 3000 g/mol.
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An extract obtained from brown seaweed, wherein the extract comprises one or more phlorotannins, and wherein at least about 70% by weight based on the dry weight of the phlorotannins in the dry extract have a molecular mass of from about 1000 g/mol to about 3000 g/mol based on the dry weight of the extract.
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