Location History:
- Silverlakes Golf Estate, ZA (2019)
- Pretoria, ZA (2004 - 2020)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2004-2025
Title: Namrita Lall: Innovator in Anticancer and Anti-Acne Compositions
Introduction
Namrita Lall is a prominent inventor based in Pretoria, South Africa. She has made significant contributions to the field of pharmaceutical compositions, particularly in the areas of anticancer and anti-acne treatments. With a total of five patents to her name, Lall's work focuses on utilizing natural extracts for therapeutic purposes.
Latest Patents
One of Lall's latest patents addresses the anticancer activity of compositions. This invention relates to an extract or a bioactive mixture consisting primarily of oleanolic acid and ursolic acid. These components are isolated for use in preventing and treating skin cancer, specifically melanoma, and for reducing skin damage caused by UV radiation. The invention also encompasses methods of treating skin cancer and reducing UV-related skin damage using the described extracts and bioactive mixtures. Additionally, it includes an anticancer composition that inhibits angiogenesis and the proliferation of cells associated with melanoma, as well as a sunscreen composition containing these extracts.
Another significant patent by Lall involves anti-acne pharmaceutical compositions. This invention provides a pharmaceutical composition suitable for topical application, which includes an extract of Plectranthus aliciae combined with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier. The invention extends to various formulations for treating acne, including a pharmaceutical gel composition and methods for preventing or treating acne using the Plectranthus aliciae extract.
Career Highlights
Namrita Lall has worked at esteemed institutions such as the University of Pretoria and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Her research and innovations have garnered attention in the scientific community, contributing to advancements in dermatological treatments.
Collaborations
Lall has collaborated with notable colleagues, including Danielle Twilley and Isa Anina Lambrechts. These partnerships have further enriched her research endeavors and expanded the impact of her inventions.
Conclusion
Namrita Lall is a trailblazer in the development of innovative pharmaceutical compositions aimed at combating skin cancer and acne. Her contributions to the field highlight the importance of natural extracts in medical treatments.