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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2021
Filed:
May. 03, 2018
Repairogen Corp, Ithaca, NY (US);
University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., Louisville, KY (US);
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (US);
Michael Boice, San Mateo, CA (US);
Frank Borchetta, New Rochelle, NY (US);
Albert Cunningham, Crestwood, KY (US);
John Trent, Louisville, KY (US);
Pengbo Zhou, Princeton Junction, NJ (US);
Chenyi Yang, Rego Park, NY (US);
Repairogen Corp., Ithaca, NY (US);
University of Louisville Research Foundation, Inc., Louisville, KY (US);
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (US);
Abstract
Described are compositions containing quinones that show activity in enhance DNA repair and/or prevent damage to DNA and/or upregulate genes associated with wound healing. The quinones are thymoquinone, lapachol, myrtucommulone C, or mixtures thereof, and can be formulated into cosmetic compositions for topical administration to a subject in need thereof. The cosmetic compositions can also include sunscreens, surfactants, sunless tanning agents, desquamation agents, antiperspirants, colorants, preservatives and mixtures; and a cosmetically acceptable carrier. The compositions should find use in methods for treating the signs of ageing in mammals, dermatitis and wound healing via topical application to a site in need thereof, such as the skin or hair of the mammals or a wound site.