Cyanotech Receives Notice of Allowance for Canker Sore Patent.Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 11, 2001 Cyanotech Corporation (Nasdaq:CYAN), the world leader in producing high-value natural products from microalgae, has received Notice of Allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office The United States Patent and Trademark Office (PTO or USPTO) is an agency in the United States Department of Commerce that provides patent protection to inventors and businesses for their inventions, and trademark registration for product and intellectual property (USPTO USPTO abbr. United States Patent and Trademark Office ) that it will allow Cyanotech's patent application entitled, "Method for Retarding and Ameliorating Canker Sores Canker Sores Definition Canker sores are small sores or ulcers that appear inside the mouth. They are painful, self-healing, and can recur. Description ," based on the protective properties of BioAstin(R) natural astaxanthin. "We applied for this patent after receiving numerous letters from customers attesting to their perceived improvement with canker sores after taking BioAstin," said Gerald R. Cysewski, Ph.D., chairman, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Although not clinically validated, this anecdotal evidence suggests another strong possible effect from BioAstin's fundamental reinforcement and enhancement of the human immune system." Canker sores are one of the most common disorders of the mouth, causing discomfort and annoyance to millions of Americans. For some, canker sores are a minor nuisance, but for others they are a constant source of pain and discomfort. Recurrent canker sores recurrent canker sores pl.n. See recurrent ulcerative stomatitis. afflict about 20% of the general population. Research suggests that canker sores may be caused by a faulty immune system that uses the body's defenses against disease to attack and destroy normal cells. Investigators are seeking to identify the malfunctions in patients' immune systems that make them susceptible to recurrent bouts of canker sores. By analyzing the blood of people with and without canker sores, scientists have found several differences in immune function between the two groups. Whether or how much these differences cause canker sores is not yet known. Natural astaxanthin, as contained in BioAstin, is a potent antioxidant, over 500 times more powerful than Vitamin E and 10 times stronger than other carotenoids Carotenoids Carotenoids are yellow to deep-red pigments. Mentioned in: Vitamin A Deficiency carotenoids (k such as beta-carotene. BioAstin has also been shown to enhance and modulate the immune system. Cyanotech Corporation, the world's leader in microalgae technology, produces high-value natural products from microalgae, and is the world's largest commercial producer of natural astaxanthin (pronounced "asta-zan-thin") from microalgae. Products include BioAstin(R) natural astaxanthin, a powerful antioxidant with expanding applications as a human nutraceutical; NatuRose(R) natural astaxanthin for the aquaculture aquaculture, the raising and harvesting of fresh- and saltwater plants and animals. The most economically important form of aquaculture is fish farming, an industry that accounts for an ever increasing share of world fisheries production. and animal feed industry; Spirulina spirulina Any cyanobacteria in the genus Spirulina. A traditional food source in parts of Africa and Mexico, spirulina is an exceptionally rich source of vitamins, minerals, and protein, and one of the few nonanimal sources of vitamin B12. Pacifica(R), a nutrient-rich dietary supplement; and phycobiliproteins, which are fluorescent pigments used in the immunological diagnostics market. Spirulina Pacifica and BioAstin are sold directly online through www.nutrex-hawaii.com and through resellers worldwide. Corporate and product information is available at www.cyanotech.com |
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