WHEAT GERM EXTRACT OBTAINED BY PROTEASE HYDROLYSIS AND MEDICAL USE THEREOF

摘要

The invention relates to a dried enzymically hydrolyzed plant material, which is capable of immunmodulation, immunoregulation, reducing inflammation and reducing tumor progression. The material can be used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical compositions, dietary supplements, dietary foods for medical purposes, nutraceuticals, in feed materials, and in supplementary feeds. The process for producing the material is also described, as are its use in the modulation, and regulation of immune reactions, reducing inflammation and/or tumor progression. The material can also be used in treatment of several inflammatory disorders.

主权项

1. A process for producing a dried hydrolyzed wheat germ extract comprising:
hydrolyzing wheat germ with a protease enzyme in an aqueous medium; inactivating the enzyme; separating the residual wheat germ substrate from the hydrolyzed liquid; and evaporating and/or drying the hydrolyzed liquid to yield the dried hydrolyzed wheat germ extract.