MATRIX METALLOPROTEASE INHIBITOR

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To develop a new active ingredient inhibiting matrix metalloprotease and a source of the active ingredient in order to promote the use of matrix metalloprotease inhibitors in various fields.

SOLUTION: The matrix metalloprotease inhibitor comprises as the active ingredient Populus lassiocarpa extract, extract of propolis with Populus lassiocarpa as the original plant (e.g. propolis of Chinese origin) or dimethylallyl caffeic acid ester. This inhibitor is to be used in the form of a composition as a food/drink or for oral cavity.

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