Abstract: The present disclosure relates in part to methods of treating or preventing renin mediated conditions comprising administering to a subject in need thereof a flavononol compound represented by formula I: Another aspect of the invention is a method for treating or preventing cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, and maintaining electrolyte homeostasis and proper renal function in a subject by administering the compounds of Formula I to the subject.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 16, 2009
Publication date:
June 17, 2010
Applicant:
HerbalScience Group LLC
Inventors:
Randall S. Alberte, William P. Roschek, JR.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates in part to extracts of cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comprising an enriched amount of certain compounds having anti-infective activity, e.g. antibacterial and/or antifungal activity, e.g. activity against C. albicans. Another aspect of the disclosure relates to combined cranberry and cinnamon extracts. In certain embodiments, these combined extracts have been optimized to control urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, S. aureus and C. albicans. Certain embodiments of the extract are enriched in bioactive compounds that have been shown to inhibit C. albicans adhesion and/or biofilm formation and its growth in vitro. In another aspect of the disclosure, the extracts are enriched in bioactives derived from cranberry and cinnamon that have been shown to inhibit the attachment and the growth of common urinary tract pathogens like E. coli, S. aureus and C. albicans.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 4, 2009
Publication date:
February 4, 2010
Applicant:
HerbalScience Group, LLC
Inventors:
Randall S. Alberte, William P. Roschek, JR., Dan Li
Abstract: The present invention relates in part to nettle extracts that are useful for treating or preventing seasonal allergies, allergic rhinitis, and other inflammatory conditions.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 14, 2009
Publication date:
January 14, 2010
Applicant:
HerbalScience Group LLC
Inventors:
Randall S. Alberte, William P. Roschek, JR., Dan Li