Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. Discovers a New Molecule Novel Flavonoid.Health/Medical Writers BIOWIRE2K LAVAL, Quebec--(BW HealthWire)--Oct. 10, 2001 Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (NTB NTB Non-Tariff Barriers NTB National Tire and Battery NTB Norsk Telegrambyrå NTB NASA Tech Briefs (NASA magazine/newsletter) NTB No Turning Back (band) NTB Nuclear Test Ban NTB Not Too Bad ) (CDNX CDNX See Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX). :NTB.) through its research program just recently made the extremely crucial discovery of a flavonoid with a novel molecular structure, unlike any other flavonoid. This molecule was found to be attached to the phospholipids derived from an emulsion extracted from krill krill: see crustacean. krill Any member of the crustacean suborder Euphausiacea, comprising shrimplike animals that live in the open sea. The name also refers to the genus Euphausia within the suborder and sometimes to a single species, E. superba. with the proprietary extraction process Neptune OceanExtract(TM). A USA patent application has been deposited. Flavonoids flavonoids, n.pl common plant pigment compounds that act as antioxidants, enhance the effects of vitamin C, and strengthen connective tissue around capillaries. have been studied for the last 60 years. Their antioxidant antioxidant, substance that prevents or slows the breakdown of another substance by oxygen. Synthetic and natural antioxidants are used to slow the deterioration of gasoline and rubber, and such antioxidants as vitamin C (ascorbic acid), butylated hydroxytoluene activity is accepted as a scientific fact and the capacity of flavonoids to act as an antioxidant depends upon the position of the hydroxyl groups (OH), the number of hydroxyl groups and the number of double bonds. Epidemiological, clinical, and laboratory research on flavonoids, demonstrates the use of flavonoids in the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease , cancer, inflammatory conditions, asthma, periodontal disease Periodontal Disease Definition Periodontal diseases are a group of diseases that affect the tissues that support and anchor the teeth. Left untreated, periodontal disease results in the destruction of the gums, alveolar bone (the part of the jaws where , liver disease, cataracts and macular degeneration. Until today there is no documentation of a flavonoid extracted from anything other than plant, vegetable, fruit or algae algae (ăl`jē) [plural of Lat. alga=seaweed], a large and diverse group of primarily aquatic plantlike organisms. These organisms were previously classified as a primitive subkingdom of the plant kingdom, the thallophytes (plants that . Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (NTB) flavonoid has the following characteristics that differentiate it from any other flavonoid known to science until today, confirms Neptune Vice President of Research, Tina Sampalis M.D., Ph.D. -- Extracted from a marine and/or aquatic biomass (Krill). -- Combined with and/or attached to the phospholipids extracted from the same biomass. -- New molecular structure, similar to 6,8-Di-C-glucosylluteolin, but with two or more glucose molecules and one aglycone. -- More and stronger double bonds and hydroxyl (OH) groups, therefore more potent antioxidant activity. The above characteristics provide the Neptune novel flavonoid with unique qualities and significantly increased antioxidant activity making this new compound extremely attractive to both the pharmaceutical and the nutraceutical market. Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (NTB) is seeking strategic R&D alliances within the Nutrigenomics - Biopharmaceutical Industries aiming towards the scientific validation of the health applications of this novel compound. Neptune Technologies and Bioressources Inc. (NTB), based in Laval, a suburb of Montreal, was founded in 1998 with the mission of extracting and maximizing the value of marine biomass, from krill, seal, fish as well as other underused marine resources. The company is developing products with hugely desirable health properties that will be applied in nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other fields, including nutritional aids. Due to its technologies, Neptune will be strategically well positioned in the huge and emerging markets based on the health and wellness concepts, markets in which natural biomass extraction will play an important role in developing nutrigenomics, the next wave in nutrition research. Since July 11th, 2001, Neptune Technologies & Bioressources Inc. (NTB) has been listed on the Canadian Venture Exchange The Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) is now a defunct stock exchange having been acquired by the TSX Group in 2001 and renamed the TSX Venture Exchange. History of the Canadian Venture Exchange (CDNX) (CDNX) where its shares trade under the ticker symbol NTB. |
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