Indena S.p.a.

Andrea Giori

Paolo Morazzoni

Ezio Bombardelli

Federico Franceschi

Gabriele Fontana

Massimo Ronchi

Alessandro Anelli

Cesare Ponzone

Francesco Di Pierro

Giacomo Mombelli

Stefano Togni

Sabrina Arpini

Antonella Riva

Mario Acerbi

The present invention relates to novel phospholipids complexes of curcumin or extracts containing it having improved bioavailability.

Phospholipid complexes of curcumin having improved bioavailability

The present invention relates to the use as an antimicrobial of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) and to antimicrobial compositions which contain it as active ingredient. Antimicrobial compositions containing TSP are particularly useful for topical administration in the treatment and/or prevention of microbial infections of the skin and mucosa.

Antimicrobial compositions

The present invention relates to the use as an anti-inflammatory of tamarind seed polysaccharide (TSP) and to anti-inflammatory compositions which contain it as active ingredient. Anti-inflammatory compositions containing TSP are particularly useful for topical administration in the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the skin and mucosa.

Anti-inflammatory compositions

Process for removing pesticides fromextracts, which involves submitting an extract obtained by conventional methods to the following steps:

Process for removing pesticides from ginkgo biloba extracts, and extracts obtainable by said process

The present invention relates to compositions comprisingextracts combined withextracts complexed with phospholipids. Moreover, the compositions administered in oils rich in &#x3c9;-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids demonstrate a further synergic effect between the ingredients. Said compositions are useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders, in particular Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis.

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The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a stable composition enriched in cis-lycopene (z-isomers) by prolonged heating in solvents of tomatoes, parts of tomatoes, derivative thereof or tomato extracts in solvents.

Stable and bioavailable compositions of isomers of lycopene for skin and hair

The present invention relates to compositions comprising benzophenanthridine alkaloids, benzofuran compounds and catechin polyphenols, which are useful in the treatment and prevention of infections of the oral cavity.

Compositions for the treatment and prevention of infections of the oral cavity

A process for the extraction ofseeds which comprises:

Grape seeds extracts obtainable by fractioning on a resin

Stable and bioavailable compositions of isomers of carotenoids for skin and hair

Phospholipids complexes of olive fruits extracts or compositions containing it having improved bioavailability.

Phospholipid complexes of olive fruits extracts having improved bioavailability

The present invention relates to aextract with a high content of caffeoylquinic acids, and a composition containing saidextract with aextract. Said composition is useful in reducing obesity as it reduces cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose by sensitising the cells to insulin. This combination, when taken before meals, reduces the appetite, leading to a reduction in body weight. The extracts are preferably formulated inoil, fish oil, or oils rich in unsaturated &#x3c9;-3 fatty acids.

The present invention relates to aextract with a high content of caffeoylquinic acids, and a composition containing saidextract with aextract. Said composition is useful in reducing obesity as it reduces cholesterol, triglycerides and blood glucose by sensitizing the cells to insulin. This combination, when taken before meals, reduces the appetite, leading to a reduction in body weight. The extracts are preferably formulated inoil, fish oil, or oils rich in unsaturated &#x3c9;-3 fatty acids.

A process for the extraction of lycopene from whole tomatoes, in which process tomatoes are heat concentrated and extracted with water-saturated ethyl acetate.

Process for the preparation of tomato extracts with high content in lycopene

Anextract and a process for the preparation thereof are herein described. The extract is characterized by an alkylamides content lower than 0.1%, an echinacoside content ranging from 1 to 10% and containing from 1 to 15% of a polysaccharide characteristic of. The extract can be used for the treatment of pathological conditions in which it is desirable to strengthen the immune defenses.

Echinacea angustifolia extracts

A polysaccharide of roots, having molecular weight of 1.3&times;10 Da and including rhamnose, arabinose, galactose and galacturonic acid in ratio 0.5:2.5:1.75:10.25, is recovered from spontaneous or cultivated roots by means process including the following steps: a) depriving the roots of non polysaccharidic constituents by extraction with solvent; b)extracting the polysaccharidic fraction from the roots as directly obtained from the preceding step; c) isolating the polysaccharide by chromatography of the polysaccharidic fraction. Due to its immune-stimulating properties, the polysaccharide can be used for the preparation of medicaments, food supplements or nutraceutical compositions to administer whenever it is desirable to strenghthen the immune system body defenses.

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Andrea Giori