Plant Extracts and Dermatological Uses Thereof

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APP PUB NO 20110311661A1
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12970840

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Plant extracts and dermatological formulations comprising one or more plant extracts that are capable of inhibiting one or more extracellular proteases selected from the group of: matrix metalloprotease-1 (MMP-1), matrix metalloprotease-2 (MMP-2), matrix metalloprotease-3 (MMP-3), matrix metalloprotease-9 (MMP-9) and human leukocyte elastase (HLE). A rapid method for screening plant extracts to identify those having the above activity that are suitable for incorporation into the dermatological formulations of the invention. The use of the plant extracts as dermatological agents suitable for the treatment or prevention of various dermatological conditions, including wrinkling or sagging of the skin, irradiation induced skin and/or hair damage, deepening of skin lines, elastotic changes in the skin, as well as for the routine care of the skin, hair and/or nails.

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LUCAS MEYER COSMETICS CANADA INCQUÉBEC QC G1V 4W2

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Behr, Stephen Outremont, CA 2 88
Duret, Philippe Quebec, CA 3 88
Gendron, Nathalie Neuville, CA 6 94
Guay, Johane St-Augustin de Desmaures, CA 5 91
Lavallee, Bernard Ste. Foy, CA 2 88
Page, Brigitte Quebec, CA 5 91

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