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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 07, 2002
Filed:
May. 18, 2001
Etienne Soudant, Froseca, FR;
Lea Bezalel, Beer Sheva, IL;
Hedva Schickler, Mazkeret Batya, IL;
Judith Paltiel, Rehovot, IL;
Ami Ben-Amotz, Savion, IL;
Aviv Shaish, Shikmim, IL;
Inon Perry, Tel Aviv, IL;
I.B.R. Israeli Biotechnology Research, Ltd., Tel Aviv, IL;
Abstract
A preparation comprising the carotenoids phytoene and phytofluene in an amount which, in combination, is effective in preventing various kinds of damage resulting from oxidation and exposure to UV light is provided. The preparation is essentially colorless and may be used as a topical cosmetic or pharmaceutical preparation as well as an additive in food preparations. In addition, a method for producing substantive amounts of phytoene and phytofluene from carotenoid producing organisms is described as well.