318 results about "S-Adenosyl-l-methionine" patented technology

Methods for protection of a human from SVFS comprise the administration of a flavonoid compound of the basic structures 2-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran or 2-phenyl-4-keto-1-benzopyran or glycosides thereof, alone or, optionally, together with one or more of an olive kernel extract, a non-bovine sulfated proteoglycan, bitter willow extract, a D-hexosamine sulfate, S-adenosylmethionine, folic acid, vitamin B12 and a serotonin inhibitor. Such treatment prevents, reduces or eliminates SVFS in patients receiving as much as 300-3000 mg / day of niacin therapeutically, whether administered prior to, or along with, an anti-SVFS composition.

Described herein is a method for reducing levels of the harmful metabolic waste product of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), homocysteine, and provide vitamin and other nutritional co-factors that reduce the production of homocysteine and either re-methylate homocysteine back to S-adenosylmethionine, or facilitate its conversion downstream to cystathione. The method of the invention may be achieved by administering 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate, methylcobalamin, and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of betaine, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, N-acetyl-cysteine, and other cofactors.

The invention provides a novel soft gelatin capsule comprising a fill material consisting essentially of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) salt disposed within an enteric coated soft gelatin film.

Compositions of S-adenosyl-L-methionine with additives are disclosed.

The present invention relates to the use of recombinant homoserine transsuccinylase enzymes with altered feedback sensitivity (MetA*) and possibly recombinant S-adenosyl methionine synthetase enzymes with reduced activity (MetK*) for the production of methionine, its precursors or derivatives thereof.

Compositions with synergistic anti-inflammatory effects in inflammatory diseases resulting from activation and consequent degranulation of mast cells and followed by secretion of inflammatory biochemicals from the activated mast cells, the compositions containg one or more of a flavone or flavonoid glycoside a heavily sulfated, non-bovine proteoglycan, an unrefined olive kernel extract that increases absorption of these compositions in various routes of administration, a hexosamine sulfate such as D-glucosamine sulfate, S-adenosylmethionine, a histamine-1 receptor antagonist, a histamine-3 receptor agonist, an antagonist of the actions of CRH, a long-chain unsaturated fatty acid, a phospholipid, Krill oil, a polyamine, glutiramer acetate and interferon. Certain of the present compositions are useful in protecting against the neuropathological components of multiple sclerosis and similar inflammatory neurological diseases.

Extended release formulations of S-methyladenosylmethionine (SAMe) are provided, as are methods of treating various disorders using extended release SAMe formulations. The extended release formulations may be used to treat a variety of disorders, including liver disorders, psychiatric disorders and joint disorders. Thus, extended release SAMe formulations may be used to treat alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver disease, hepatitis, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and depressive disorders such as depression (e.g. major clinical depression) and dysthymia.

This invention pertains to a method for detecting a compound in the presence of other compounds that are substantially similar in structure and metabolically related to the analyte. The invention is particularly suited for the detection of S-adenosylmethionine in the presence of S-adenosylhomocysteine, other nucleosides and derivatives in a biological sample. The methods of this invention involve an antibody produced specifically against S-adenosylmethionine; particularly, analogs modified strategically at the sulfonium position. An assay protocol comprises chemically modified analyte analog linked to an enzymatic reporter and the aforementioned antibody was used to demonstrate the assay specificity and sensitivity. Additional assay method with immobilized immunogen, the specific antibody, and an enzyme labeled secondary antibody was also described for illustration. The invention also features hapten design and novel compounds used as haptens to prepare immunogen and for the specific antibody production.

Disclosed herein are topical formulations for treating depression with S adenosyl methionine (SAM-e) The topical formulations contain at least 35% wt / wt of SAM-e partially dissolved in aqueous and lipophilic phases of an emulsion and the emulsion is stable from separation of phases for a period of at least 30 days despite the high concentration of SAM-e. Also provided are methods for making such compositions and methods of treating depression using the same.

This invention relates to the production of S-adenosyl-L-methionine by means of a chemical process wherein enrichment of the bioactive (S,S)-isomer is achieved. The process is simple, efficient, economical and reproducible on large scale.

Compositions with synergistic anti-inflammatory effects in inflammatory diseases resulting from activation and consequent degranulation of mast cells and followed by secretion of inflammatory biomolecules from the activated mast cells, composed of a heavily sulfated, non-bovine proteoglycan such as shark cartilage chondroitin sulfate C, an unrefined olive kernel oil / extract that increases absorption of these compositions in various routes of administration, and one or more of a hexosamine sulfate such as D-glucosamine sulfate, a flavone such as quercetin, S-adenosylmethionine, a histamine-1 receptor antagonist, a histamine-3 receptor agonist, an antagonist of the actions of CRH, caffeine, and a polyamine.

A method for copying the methylation patterns of molecules of genomic DNA (MGD) during isothermal amplification of the MGD comprising obtaining MGD, copying the methylation patterns of the MGD using a DNA methylation-maintenance enzyme, while isothermally amplifying the MGD using a DNA polymerase with strand displacement activity, under conditions that simultaneously promote activity of the DNA methylation-maintenance enzyme and the DNA polymerase; a method for copying the methylation patterns in double-stranded DNA molecules during isothermal amplification of the DNA molecules comprising obtaining DNA molecules, contacting the DNA molecules with transposable elements and an enzyme, which can randomly insert the transposable elements into the DNA molecules, copying the methylation patterns of the DNA molecules using a DNA methylation-maintenance enzyme, while isothermally amplifying the DNA molecules using a DNA polymerase with strand displacement activity, under conditions that simultaneously promote activity of the DNA methylation-maintenance enzyme and the DNA polymerase; a buffer comprising a divalent ion, deoxynucleotide triphosphates (dNTPs), primers, and S-adenosyl-methionine (SAM); and a composition comprising a DNA methylation-maintenance enzyme, a DNA polymerase with strand displacement activity, and the buffer.

The present invention relates to compositions for the protection, treatment and repair of connective tissues in humans and animals comprising any or all of anabolic, anti-catabolic, anti-oxidant and analgesic agents, including aminosugars, S-adenosylmethionine, arachadonic acid, GAGs, including pentosan, collagen type II, tetracyclines or tetracycline-like compounds, diacerin, super oxide dismutase, L-ergothionine, one or more avocado / soybean unsaponifiables, and an analgesic, e.g., acetaminophen, and to methods of treating humans and animals by administration of these novel compositions to humans and animals in need thereof.

Molecular Complexes, comprising of S-(+)-adenosylmethionine and 3'-azido-2',3'-dideoxy nucleosides are prepared, and shown to have synergistic inhibitory effects on the replication of human-immunodeficiency virus 1 & 2 in vitro and in vivo, particularly on the reverse transcriptase, and having a high therapeutic index.

The invention provides a novel soft gelatin capsule comprising a fill material consisting essentially of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) salt disposed within an enteric coated soft gelatin film.

Enantiomers of S-adenosyl-l-methionine, their stable salts and their uses are described. These compositions possess potent activity in treating various conditions involving hypomethylation and transulfuration reactions and are valuable for use as active constituents in pharmaceutical compositions.

Compositions with synergistic anti-inflammatory effect in inflammatory diseases resulting from activation and consequent degranulation of mast cell and followed by secretion of inflammatory biomolecules from the activated mast cells, composed of a heavily sulfated, non-bovine proteoglycan such as chondroitin sulfate C and one or more of a hexosamine sulfate such as D-glucosamine sulfate, a flavone such as quercetin, a special organic extra virgin kernel seed olive oil, S-adenosylmethionine and diphenhydramine.

Compositions for addressing one or more of the effects of aging are described. The compositions comprise a first component comprising repair system activator(s) such as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), nicotinamide riboside (NR), nicotinic acid adenine mononucleotide (NaMN), nicotinic acid adenine dinucleotide (NaAD), nicotinic acid riboside (NAR), 1-methylnicotinamide (MNM), cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) and combinations thereof; a second component comprising methyl donor(s), such as S-5'-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM), methionine, betaine, choline, folate, vitamin B12, or combinations thereof; and a third component comprising antioxidant defense activators, such as H2O2, N2S, NaSH, Na2S, and several others, including combinations thereof.Methods of administering the disclosed compositions or separate formulations of repair system activator, methyl donors, and antioxidant defense activators are also disclosed.

Methods to prepare a bio-replenishment (BioRep) with specific combinations of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe), lactoferrin (LF) and ribonuclease (RNAse) to restore regular sleep pattern are described. Additionally, compositions of functional delivery systems that recreate both alternate phases of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep cycles are disclosed. These methods and compositions have implications in the clinical management of various sleep disorders including insomnia, circadian rhythm disorders and obstructive sleep apnea.

The present invention relates to compositions for the modulation of inflammation in connective tissues in humans and animals and the modulation of markers of such inflammation, including COX-2, TNF-α, IL-1β, iNOS, p38, and chemokines, comprising any or all of anabolic, anti-catabolic, anti-oxidant and analgesic agents, including aminosugars, S-adenosylmethionine, arachadonic acid, GAGs, including pentosan, collagen type II, tetracyclines or tetracycline-like compounds, diacerin, super oxide dismutase, L-ergothioneine, methylsulfanylmethane, one or more avocado / soybean unsaponifiables, and an analgesic, e.g., acetaminophen, and to methods of treating humans and animals by administration of these novel compositions to humans and animals in need thereof.

Dried microbial cells or microbial extract containing (SS)-SAM in which the progress in SAM chemical degradation or (SS)-SAM epimerization is significantly delayed can be obtained by drying microbial cells or microbial extract containing S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM), followed by maturing treatment. It is possible to stabilize SAM in a composition comprising dried microbial cells or microbial extract containing SAM (1% by weight or more) without the need of strict environment control.

Extended release formulations of S-methyladenosylmethionine (SAMe) are provided, as are methods of treating various disorders using extended release SAMe formulations. The extended release formulations may be used to treat a variety of disorders, including liver disorders, psychiatric disorders and joint disorders. Thus, extended release SAMe formulations may be used to treat alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver disease, hepatitis, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, and depressive disorders such as depression (e.g. major clinical depression) and dysthymia.

This invention relates to the production of S-adenosyl-L-methionine by means of a chemical process wherein enrichment of the bioactive (S,S)-isomer is achieved. The process is simple, efficient, economical and reproducible on large scale.

By means of a proteomic approach, the markers of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the liver of a knockout mouse (MAT1A− / −) have been identified for the MAT1A gene (deficient in the synthesis of S-adenosylmethionine). 27 proteins have been detected the expression thereof is altered in, at least, 50% of the analysed tumours. Amongst them, 13 proteins have been validated in biopsies of patients with HCC of different etiology, and 7 of them have been validated in biopsies of patients with liver cirrhosis, a stage prior to the development of HCC, which makes it possible to differentiate between prior stages of the disease and even between different etiologies (viral and alcoholic). Having a panel of markers available may contribute to more accurately defining the alterations associated with the development of HCC and thus facilitate prognosis and diagnosis of this disease.

The invention relates to compositions and methods to enhance the absorption of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) and to methods of treating various disorders or diseases using non-parenteral SAMe formulations with enhanced-absorption and improved bioavailability. The enhanced bioavailability formulations may be used to treat a variety of diseases or disorders, such as for example, psychiatric disorders including, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, panic disorder, depressive disorders (e.g. major clinical depression) and dysthymia; as well as treating liver disorders, cancer, autoimmune disorders, inflammatory disorders, joint disorders, gastrointestinal disorders and cardiovascular disease.

This invention pertains to a method for detecting a compound in the presence of other compounds that are substantially similar in structure and metabolically related to the analyte. The invention is particularly suited for the detection of S-adenosylmethionine in the presence of S-adenosylhomocysteine, other nucleosides and derivatives in a biological sample. The methods of this invention involve an antibody produced specifically against S-adenosylmethionine; particularly, analogs modified strategically at the sulfonium position. An assay protocol comprises chemically modified analyte analog linked to an enzymatic reporter and the aforementioned antibody was used to demonstrate the assay specificity and sensitivity. Additional assay method with immobilized immunogen, the specific antibody, and an enzyme labeled secondary antibody was also described for illustration. The invention also features hapten design and novel compounds used as haptens to prepare immunogen and for the specific antibody production.

The present invention discloses compounds and methods used to specifically target substrates of methylation by S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAM)-dependent methyltransferases. The substrates can be peptides, single stranded nucleic acids or double stranded nucleic acids, including RNA, DNA and PNA or phospholipids. The compounds disclosed are SAM analogs that are ligated to a methylation site by the methyltransferase. Also disclosed, are reacting groups that are ligatable to the cofactor analogs and can also be used as detectable labels. The reacting group can be used to cleave the substrate providing a methylation footprint. The invention can be used clinically to determine methylation state of a gene or gene promoter such as those involved in imprinting and transcription. In some preferred embodiments, the invention includes a kit, which can include one or more suitable SAM analogs and may include one or more detectable labels. In other preferred embodiments, the invention includes a pharmaceutical composition.

The invention relates to a composite biological preparation with an obvious chemical hepatic injury protecting function, which consists of the following raw materials in weight ratio: 15-18 parts of glycine, 12-15 parts of arginine, 15-18 parts of cysteine, 16-18 parts of glutamine, 7-10 parts of S-adenosylmethionine and 7-12 parts of alpha-lipoic acid. The composite biological preparation has favorable therapeutic action and prevention action to all hepatic injury caused by various reasons, and has the effective rate (effectual rate) of 98.6% and the cure rate of 76.8%.