Amino Up Chemical Co., Ltd.

Ken-ichi Kosuna

Takehito Miura

Buxiang Sun

Lan Yuan

A novel substance that has the physiological activity of the aglycone of isoflavones and the physiological activity of the culture of the basidiomycetes with the physiological activities being synergistically enhanced, obtained by cultivating a basidiomycetes having a &#x3b2;-glucosidase activity in a medium containing an isoflavone, a method for producing it, and food, feedstuff and medicine containing it. The substance of the invention is improved in the physiological effect of the aglycone of isoflavones and the physiological effect of the culture of the basidiomycetes, and is not only useful as an anti-tumor agent but also is useful for therapy and/or prevention of osteoporosis and also as an immune enhancement agent.

Substance derived from basidiomycetes culture, method for producing it and its use

A composition including an extract of buckwheat seed and a fractionation product of the extract of buckwheat seed useful for the prevention and therapy of aging is disclosed. The composition prevents, treats and improves aging phenomena such as the symptoms of Alzheimer's syndrome and pathological lesions of the brain. Further, the composition activates and improves the function of a brain including the ability to learn, memorize, and think, as well as providing other physiological benefits.

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Hokkaido, Japan

Ken-ichi Kosuna