Peptide Ile-Pro-Pro for Oral Brain Function Improvement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current therapeutic drugs for Alzheimer's disease and amnesia, such as acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, have hepatotoxicity and strong side effects, are costly, and require high doses for oral administration, while existing peptides show limited effectiveness and unknown actions in improving brain function.

Innovation Solution

A composition comprising the peptide Ile-Pro-Pro or Leu-Pro-Pro, administered orally, which is chemically synthesized or derived from natural products, and used to protect against or reduce the risk of amnesia or dementia by improving brain function.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are administered to treat Alzheimer's disease, then brain function improvement is achieved, but hepatotoxicity and strong side effects occur

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebrain function improvementVSAvoidhepatotoxicity and side effects
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces expensive, long-term therapeutic drugs with a peptide composition that can be administered orally in smaller doses. The peptide Ile-Pro-Pro or Leu-Pro-Pro acts as a temporary, non-toxic intervention that improves brain function without the harmful side effects of conventional acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, aligning with the principle of using safe, short-term solutions instead of persistent harmful treatments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the chemical structure and administration method by using a peptide composition that can be orally administered, rather than traditional intravenous or oral drugs that require high doses. This parameter change in the substance type and delivery method reduces toxicity while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Duration of action of stationary object

If acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are used for extended period, then Alzheimer's disease treatment is maintained, but cost increases and safety risks accumulate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment durationVSAvoidaccumulated toxicity and cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of stationary objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The peptide composition offers a safer alternative that can be administered for extended periods without accumulating toxicity. Unlike acetylcholinesterase inhibitors that require monitoring for liver damage over time, the peptide provides a safer long-term solution with lower cost and reduced monitoring requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

3Reliability

If existing peptides are administered orally to improve brain function, then some effect is observed, but large doses are required reducing oral ingestibility

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebrain function improvementVSAvoiddose requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent optimizes the peptide sequence and structure to improve bioavailability and reduce the required dose. By carefully selecting the amino acid sequence (Ile-Pro-Pro or Leu-Pro-Pro) and controlling the peptide's physical and chemical properties, the invention achieves effective brain function improvement at much lower doses than existing peptides, making oral administration practical.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP2338501B1Composition for improving brain function and method for improving brain function
Publication Date: 2013.07.31 CALPIS
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AI summary

The present invention provides a composition which may be ingested orally in a small dose for the purpose of improving brain function, and a method for improving brain function. The present invention is a composition for improving brain function, the composition comprising, as an active ingredient, Xaa-Pro-Pro (wherein Xaa represents Ile, Leu or Ser).