IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO ALLIUM EXTRACTS

摘要

Improvements in or relating to Allium extracts. In particular, improvements in or relating to extending the therapeutic half-life or duration of Allium extracts. The invention further relates to the synthesis of methyl methyl thiosulfinate in a mixture with varying molar or mass ratios depending on the reaction conditions, in particular from either methiin or alliin alone or a mixture of both. Methods of treatment methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus are also provided. Also provided is a kit comprising methiin in a first container and alliin in a second container.

主权项

1. A method of producing an aqueous solution of methyl methyl-thiosulfinate comprising the steps of (i) dissolving methiin in water and (ii) contacting the solution with a source of allinase for a predetermined time, characterized in that the aqueous solution has an extended shelf-life and/or bioactivity duration.