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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 25, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2008
Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, Auburn, AL (US);
Lewis G. Scharpf, Jr., Auburn, AL (US);
Alexandre Samoylov, Auburn, AL (US);
Nilmini Viswaprakash, Auburn, AL (US);
Ludmila Petrovna Globa, Auburn, AL (US);
Edward E. Morrison, Auburn, AL (US);
Vitaly J. Vodyanoy, Auburn, AL (US);
Lewis G. Scharpf, Jr., Auburn, AL (US);
Alexandre Samoylov, Auburn, AL (US);
Nilmini Viswaprakash, Auburn, AL (US);
Ludmila Petrovna Globa, Auburn, AL (US);
Edward E. Morrison, Auburn, AL (US);
Auburn University, Auburn, AL (US);
Abstract
A composition, system and method for modifying an olfactory response to an odorant is disclosed. In some embodiments, the composition includes crystalline metal nanoparticles dispersed in an aqueous medium. The composition is applied to olfactory tissues using a suitable applicator or dispenser. The metal nanoparticles are believed to interact with a G-protein coupled to receptor located in the cilia to moderate (enhance or reduce) sensitivity or ability to smell particular odorants. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the composition includes one or more odorants.