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US 9,956,235 B2Granted
Reducing the reproductive capacity of mammals
AssigneeSenestech, Inc.
InventorsLorretta P. Mayer, Cheryl A. Dyer
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Abstract
Provided are compositions and methods for reducing the reproductive capacity of mammals. The compositions and methods involve the use and administration of (a) a diterpenoid epoxide comprising a triptolide skeleton and which causes ovarian follicle depletion in female mammals and (b) an organic diepoxide which causes ovarian follicle depletion in female mammals.
Claims17
A composition, comprising:
- (a) triptolide, and
- (b) 4-vinylcyclohexene diepoxide (VCD),
- wherein the composition is in the form of an edible bait that can be consumed by the male and female rats and wherein (a) and (b) are present in an amount to synergistically reduce the reproductive capacity of the male and female rats while not otherwise negatively effecting general health of the male and female rats.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.