Patent ID: 10568925

Abstract:
The invention concerns carbon dioxide extracts of Curcuma amada (mango ginger), including supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of C. amada; methods for their production; compositions comprising the extracts; methods for treating or delaying the onset of conditions such as cell proliferation disorder (e.g., cancer), inflammation, infection, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, hyperglycemia, platelet hyper-aggregation, immune disorder such as autoimmune disorder, or neurodegenerative condition; and methods for inhibiting expression of Bcl-2, Bak, and p53 genes; inhibiting expression of the COX-2 and NF-kB genes, inhibiting production of phosphorylated target of rapamycin (TOR), modulating AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), inhibiting protein kinase B (AKT) signaling, modulating the Ras/Raf/MEK/ERK signaling pathway, and modulating the Ras/PI3K/PTEN/Akt/mTOR signaling pathway. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method for inhibiting contamination, comprising applying the extract or composition of the invention to a surface. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method for promoting longevity of a cell in vitro or in vivo, comprising contacting a target cell in vitro or in vivo with an effective amount of the extract or composition of the invention. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method for promoting longevity of a subject, comprising administering an effective amount of the extract or composition of the invention. Another aspect of the invention concerns a method for inhibiting the metabolism of a cancer cell, comprising contacting the target cancer cell in vitro or in vivo with an effective amount of the extract or composition of the invention. Another aspect of the invention concerns a kit including the extract or composition; a container containing the extract or composition; and packaging material.