Supercritical CO2 Guggul Extract for AMPK Stimulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack effective solutions for supporting biological mechanisms such as glucose and cholesterol metabolism, mitochondrial biogenesis, and energy production, particularly in addressing metabolic disorders and skin aging, while also providing anti-inflammatory and anti-aging benefits.
Innovation Solution
The development of supercritical CO2 Commiphora mukul extracts, standardized with triheptanoin, which are used to create compositions that stimulate AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), regulate cholesterol levels, and enhance skin health by promoting cellular energy production and reducing inflammation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional extraction methods are used for guggul, then extraction simplicity is maintained, but extraction efficiency and purity of active compounds are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by utilizing supercritical carbon dioxide extraction, which changes the physical state and properties of the extraction medium. By controlling pressure and temperature parameters to achieve supercritical state, the extraction efficiency is dramatically improved while maintaining process feasibility through established supercritical extraction technology.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention utilizes phase transitions of carbon dioxide between supercritical and gaseous states. The CO2 transitions to a supercritical phase during extraction for high efficiency, then returns to gaseous phase for easy separation and solvent removal, leaving pure extract without residual solvents.
2Manufacturing precision
If supercritical CO2 extraction is used, then extraction efficiency and purity are improved, but the complexity of the extraction process increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses carbon dioxide as an inert supercritical fluid for extraction. The inert nature of CO2 prevents oxidation and degradation of sensitive active compounds during extraction, ensuring high purity and stability of the extract while the inert gas can be easily removed after extraction.
3Stability of the object's composition
If standardization with triheptanoin is implemented, then product consistency and bioavailability are improved, but formulation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses triheptanoin as an intermediary substance to standardize the guggul extract. Triheptanoin serves as a reference compound for quantification and a formulation aid that improves solubility and bioavailability. This intermediary approach enables consistent product composition through standardized measurement and formulation protocols.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
These compositions effectively support normal glucose and cholesterol metabolism, stimulate energy production, and offer anti-aging benefits by improving skin health and reducing inflammation, making them suitable for treating metabolic disorders and skin-related issues.
Implementation Method 1
A special guggul extract was obtained by supercritical CO2-extraction with a small amount of ethanol as co-solvent. Supercritical CO2 extraction dissolves no gum or carbohydrates and only part of the guggul resin.
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AI summary
The subject invention pertains to supercritical carbon dioxide extracts of Commiphora mukul resin (guggul), which can be modified or not modified by some ethanol addition; methods for their production; and methods of use, such as inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, inhibiting transformation of pre-adipocytes to adipocytes, inhibiting triglyceride storage, promoting insulin sensitivity in adipocytes, treatment of disorders (for example, hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, obesity, metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerotic heart disease, autoimmune disorder, insulin resistance, leptin resistance, arthritis, cell proliferation disorder, such as cancer and atherosclerosis; damaged skin, sores, cuts, rashes, bruises, dryness, burns, sunburn, radiation burn, and infection), and regulating or suppressing appetite.