Patents Assigned to Natura Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Compositions and methods of improving cognitive performance
    Patent number: 9827285
    Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, formulations, kits, and methods for improving or modifying cognitive performance in an individual having normal-age related cognitive decline. The composition can include an amount of a blueberry extract, L-carnosine, a green tea extract, vitamin D3, and a grape extract. The composition can be included in a pharmaceutical formulation and be administered to a subject having normal-age related cognitive decline according to a dosing regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignees: University of South Florida, Natura Therapeutics, Inc., The Unites States of America as Represented by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of General Counsel—PSG IV (024)
    Inventors: Paula C. Bickford, Cyndy Davis Sanberg, Jun Tan, Roland Douglas Shytle, Paul D. Sanberg
  • Methods and compositions for improving bioavailability of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
    Patent number: 8906414
    Abstract: Compositions and methods of increasing the bioavailability of catechins are presented. Compositions for increasing the bioavailability of catechins include compositions where the catechin is added to a solution of ethanol and water; compositions where the catechin is encapsulated within a nanoparticle; and compositions in which a nanoparticle complex is formed between the catechin and the nanoparticle. Each of these compositions was shown to increase bioavailability of EGCG and is useful in treating diseases such as Alzheimer's and HIV-associated dementia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignees: University of South Florida, Natura Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Roland Douglas Shytle, Jun Tan, Adam Smith, Brian Giunta, Cyndy Davis Sanberg
  • Combined effects of nutrients on proliferation of stem cells
    Patent number: 8574640
    Abstract: A method and composition for stimulating the proliferation and differentiation of stem cells is used to self-repair injury in mammals. A supplement is administered having an effective dose of blueberry, carnosine, catechin, green tea extract, VitaBlue, Vitamin D3 or combinations of these. For example, a therapeutic amount of two or more of the supplements may be selected having a synergistic effect, allowing a lower dose to achieve the same or greater effective protection as a higher dose of any one of the supplements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignees: University of South Florida, The Department of Veterans Affairs, Natura Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Cyndy Davis Sanberg, Paula Bickford, Paul Sanberg, Jun Tan, R. Douglas Shytle