Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080221044 | Composition for Inhibiting the Onset of Arteriosclerosis and Inhibition Method - [Object] To provide a composition for inhibiting the onset of arteriosclerosis by using a rare sugar D-psicose and a method of inhibiting the onset of arteriosclerosis. | 09-11-2008 |
20080299535 | Preservative Solution for Cells, Tissues and Organs Comprising Rare Sugar and Preservation Method with the Use of the Same - [Problem] To provide a preservative solution for cells, tissues and organs using a rare sugar and a preservation method using the solution. | 12-04-2008 |
20080306011 | Method of Controlling the Proliferation of Vascular Endothelial Cells and Inhibiting Lumen Formation - [PROBLEMS] To find out a specific rare sugar having effects of inhibiting the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells and lumen formation and utilize these effects. To provide this rare sugar as a preventive/remedy for diseases with angiogenesis, a cosmetic or a functional food. | 12-11-2008 |
20090004694 | Sequence of Thermotolerant L-Rhamnose Isomerase Gene and Use of the Same - [PROBLEMS] To provide the sequence of a thermotolerant L-rhamnose isomerase gene. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] A DNA comprising the base sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:1. A protein comprising the amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO:2. A protein originating in | 01-01-2009 |
20090062215 | APPLICATION OF D-PSICOSE TO SUPPRESSION OF ABNORMAL CIRCADIAN INCREASE IN BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVEL - A novel use of D-psicose (for suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of blood glucose level) is provided. A composition containing D-psicose as the active component and for use in suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of plasma glucose concentration. The composition is a composition in blend with D-psicose and/or a derivative thereof. The composition is in a form selected from sweeteners, seasonings, food additives, food materials, food and drink products, health food and drink products, pharmaceutical products, and feeds and blended with D-psicose, and/or a derivative thereof as the active component, for use in preventing and therapeutically treating diseases requiring the saving of insufficient insulin, the amelioration of insulin sensitivity and the amelioration of hyperglycemia, and/or diseases of which the symptoms can be ameliorated via the suppression of the abnormal intra-day increase of plasma glucose concentration or of which the onset can be prevented via the suppression thereof, such as diabetes mellitus, occult diabetic states, obesity, hyperglycemia, and/or arteriosclerosis. A method for using D-psicose in suppressing the abnormal intra-day increase of plasma glucose concentration, comprising giving D-psicose at given times to suppress the abnormal increase of plasma glucose concentration throughout the day. | 03-05-2009 |
20090068710 | COMPLEX CRYSTALLINE SUGAR COMPRISING D-PSICOSE AND D-ALLOSE AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCTION OF THE SAME - Disclosed is a process for producing a crystalline sugar comprising D-psicose and D-allose. Also disclosed is a process for producing the sugar. | 03-12-2009 |
20090304891 | SWEETENER CONTAINING D-PSICOSE AND FOODS AND DRINKS OBTAINED BY USING THE SAME - Providing a D-psicose-containing sweetener with the modification of the taste of D-psicose, comprising D-psicose, a sugar alcohol and/or a high intensity sweetener, preferably containing D-psicose as the main component, particularly a low-calorie sweetener and/or a sweetener giving refreshing feel in the oral cavity, as well as foods and drinks obtained by using the D-psicose-containing sweetener with the modification of the taste of D-psicose, and other products given with sweetness. The sugar alcohol is one or more sugar alcohols selected from the group consisting of sorbitol, mannitol, lactitol, maltitol, xylitol and erythritol, while the high intensity sweetener is one or more high intensity sweeteners as selected from aspartame, acesulfame K, sodium cyclamate, sodium saccharin, Sucralose (under trade name), stevia sweetener, dulcin, taumatin, neotame and monellin. | 12-10-2009 |
20090305999 | UTILIZATION OF HYPERTENSION/HYPERCARDIA-PREVENTING EFFECT OF D-ALLOSE - The object is to provide a novel application of D-allose (e.g., use for prevention of hypertension or hypercardia). Thus, disclosed is a composition for preventing the increase in blood pressure which comprises D-allose as an active ingredient; or a composition containing D-allose and/or a derivative thereof, preferably in an amount of 0.1 to 50% by weight. Preferably, the composition is in a form selected from the group consisting of a food additive, a food material, a beverage/food, a health beverage/food, a pharmaceutical and a feeding stuff which can be used for the prevention and treatment of a cardiovascular system disorder (e.g., hypertension, hypercardia). The increase in blood pressure may be caused by salt-sensitive hypertension. Also disclosed is use of D-allose for preventing the increase in blood pressure (excluding medical practices). | 12-10-2009 |
20100105885 | DEOXYKETOHEXOSE ISOMERASE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DEOXYHEXOSE AND DERIVATIVE THEREOF USING SAME - Providing 1- or 6-deoxy products corresponding to all of aldohexoses, ketohexoses and sugar alcohols, as based on Deoxy-Izumoring, as well as a method for systematically producing those products. A method for producing deoxyketohexose and a derivative thereof using a deoxyketohexose isomerase derived from | 04-29-2010 |
20100166678 | NONCARIOUS MATERIAL AND ANTICARIOUS AGENT CONTAINING RARE SUGAR - Object: To provide a composition for preventing periodontal diseases (prophylactic agent of periodontal diseases), the composition having an excellent cariostatic property, being safe and stable for prolonged use and having less effects on flavor. | 07-01-2010 |
20100167350 | MICROORGANISM WITH ABILITY TO PRODUCE DEOXY POLYOL DEHYDROGENASE AND USE THEREOF - Problem: To provide a microorganism with an ability to produce deoxy polyol dehydrogenase. | 07-01-2010 |
20100204346 | NOVEL SWEETENER HAVING SUCROSE-LIKE TASTE, METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, AND USE OF THE SAME - Problem: To develop a method for producing a novel sweetener containing glucose, fructose, and psicose, which is produced from glucose liquid sugar using an isomerase and an epimerase; use of the novel sweetener as a food or drink material; and a novel sweetener capable of preventing obesity caused by the intake thereof. | 08-12-2010 |
20100222285 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE PROLIFERATION OF VASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS AND INHIBITING LUMEN FORMATION - A specific rare sugar having effects of inhibiting the proliferation of vascular endothelial cells and lumen formation is disclosed. This rare sugar is provided as a preventive/remedy for diseases with angiogenesis, a cosmetic or a functional food. The proliferation of vascular endothelial cells is controlled utilizing the vascular endothelial cell proliferation-controlling effect of D-mannose, D-allose, 2-deloxy-D-glucose, 3-deoxy-D-glucose, L-sorbose, 2-deoxy-D-ribose and/or 2-deoxy-L-ribose. Lumen formation of vascular endothelial cells is inhibited by utilizing the vascular endothelial cell lumen formation-inhibiting effect of D-allose, D-altrose, D-glucose, D-talose, L-allose, 2-deloxy-D-glucose, 3-deoxy-D-glucose, D-ribose, L-ribose, 2-deoxy-D-ribose and/or 2-deoxy-L-ribose. | 09-02-2010 |
20110281807 | PLANT DISEASE CONTROL AGENT COMPRISING D-TAGATOSE AS ACTIVE INGREDIENT, AND PLANT DISEASE CONTROL METHOD - A plant disease control agent comprising D-tagatose as an active ingredient; and a plant disease control agent comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of saccharides and substances each having a bactericidal and/or fungicidal activity. The plant disease control agents are effective for the control of cucumber, grape and cabbage downy mildew, damping-off in seedlings caused by | 11-17-2011 |