JP2007314461A - Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a preparation suited so as to act as nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist in an organism and to provide a method for treating and preventing nicotine dependence by administering the preparation. <P>SOLUTION: The method for treating and preventing nicotine dependence comprises administering a preparation containing processed products such as an extract of leaf of Morinda citrifolia L. with warm water, an extract of the above leaf with ethanol, an extract obtained by extracting the above leaf by steam distillation, juice of Morinda citrifolia L., juice concentrate of Morinda citrifolia L., vegetable fiber of Morinda citrifolia L. and puree of Morinda citrifolia L. and further containing a nutritional supplement, other juice, a flavoring substance, a sweetener, a coloring agent to patients and making the preparation act as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

Background of the Invention This application claims priority from US Provisional Application No. 60 / 684,732, filed May 26, 2005 and entitled "Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptor Antagonist" This is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

2. The present invention relates to methods and compositions that act as nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonists in vivo. More specifically, the present invention relates to processed Morinda citrifolia L. It relates to methods and compositions that act as nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonists using plant products.

  48 million Americans smoke for nicotine addiction, and new ways to prevent smoking initiation and assist quitting are some of the most important opportunities for disease prevention available Can be mentioned. This smoking dependence is due to nicotine acting on neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAchRs) in the brain in key areas controlling behavior. There is detailed structural and functional information about neuronal nAchR, the prototype of ligand-gated ion channel-mediated transmission of endogenous acetylcholine (Ach) and exogenous nicotine signals in the central and peripheral nervous systems.

  Experiments with genetically modified mice have shown that a mutation in the subunit of the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor, called α4, makes the animals extremely sensitive to the effects of nicotine. These findings were supported by experiments performed with β2 subunit knockout mice. Knockout mice lacking the β2 subunit were less sensitive to nicotine and mice with the mutant α4 subunit were significantly more sensitive to it. These data indicate that α4 activation is sufficient for nicotine-induced reward, tolerance and sensitization.

  Treatment to stop nicotine addiction requires the discovery of molecules that act as nAchR antagonists. In particular, antagonizing the interaction of nicotine with the α4 subunit provides a promising opportunity to improve nicotine addiction. However, the nicotinic acetylcholine system is complex, which makes it difficult to identify the molecule of interest. One problem in identifying suitable nAchR antagonists is that these receptors serve another necessary biochemical function and there can be side effects if these receptors are specifically targeted. Therefore, there is a need for nAchR antagonists that can be administered to ameliorate nicotine addiction safely and efficiently.

  Certain embodiments of the invention comprise methods and compositions that act as nicotinic acetylcholine receptor (“nAchR”) antagonists without causing the negative side effects of known nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonists.

  Certain embodiments include one or more processed Morinda citrifolia L.P. The Morinda citrifolia composition, including the product. The Morinda citrifolia product preferably comprises Morinda citrifolia juice, which juice may be present in an amount that can maximize nAchR antagonism without causing negative side effects when the composition is administered to a mammal. preferable.

  Certain embodiments of the methods of the invention comprise the administration and / or consumption of Morinda citrifolia extract in an amount that prevents nicotine from interacting with nAchR in a mammal. The method of the present invention also includes obtaining Morinda citrifolia compositions and extracts, including Morinda citrifolia juice and concentrates thereof.

  Certain embodiments provide a method of antagonizing nAchR binding to nicotine without causing the negative side effects caused by nAchR antagonists.

  Certain embodiments provide an orally administered nAchR antagonist that can be used during pregnancy.

  Certain embodiments provide orally administered nAchR antagonists to patients who do not respond to known nAchR antagonists.

  Certain embodiments provide commercially available nAchR antagonists that do not require a prescription.

  Certain embodiments contain at least one processed Morinda citrifolia product, present in an amount between about 0.1-99 weight percent, acting as an nAchR antagonist, nicotine, a primary disease in a patient. Preventing complications resulting from binding to nAchR, treating primary disease caused by nicotine binding to nAchR in a patient, primary disease resulting from nicotine binding to nAchR in a patient Antagonizing nicotine binding to nAchR, treating smoking addiction, preventing smoking addiction, treating nicotine addiction and preventing nicotine addiction Administering a formulation adapted to affect a mammal by a method comprising Comprising the door includes methods of treating a mammal and / or composition.

  The following description of embodiments of the method and composition of the present invention is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention, but is merely representative of several embodiments, including preferred embodiments of the present invention. Is.

  The present invention comprises compositions and methods that act as nAchR antagonists in mammals, including humans, and compositions and methods that reduce nicotine dependence.

  The present invention relates to one or more Morinda citrifolia L. It comprises a Morinda citrifolia composition containing a plant-derived processed product. The Morinda citrifolia product preferably comprises Morinda citrifolia juice, which juice may be present in an amount that can maximize nAchR antagonism without causing negative side effects when the composition is administered to a mammal. preferable. Morinda citrifolia plant extracts include, but are not limited to, fruits including fruit juice and pulp and its concentrate, leaves including leaf extracts, seeds including seed oil, flowers, roots, Including bark and xylem, Morinda citrifolia L. One or more parts of the plant may be included.

  Certain compositions of the present invention comprise Morinda citrifolia extract present between about 1 to 5 percent of the total composition weight. Other such percentage ranges include about 1-50 percent, about 85-99 percent, about 5-10 percent, about 10-15 percent, about 15-20 percent, about 20-50 percent, and about 50- 100 percent.

  In some Morinda citrifolia compositions of the present invention, Morinda citrifolia juice evaporate concentrate is present, and the concentration of this evaporate concentrate (as further described herein) is between about 8-12 percent. . Other such percentage ranges include about 4-12 percent and about 0.5-12 percent.

  In some Morinda citrifolia compositions of the present invention, there is a Morinda citrifolia juice freeze concentrate, the concentration of this freeze concentrate (as further described herein) is between about 8-12 percent. . Other such percentage ranges include about 4-12 percent and about 0.5-12 percent.

  One or more Morinda citrifolia products may be further combined with other ingredients or carriers (discussed further herein) to form the drug Morinda citrifolia product or composition (herein “drug” means human or Any drug or product designed to improve the health of living organisms such as mammals, including dietary supplements, can also be produced, which is also Morinda citrifolia of the present invention. Examples of drug Morinda citrifolia products include, but are not limited to, oral dosage solutions and solutions for intravenous injection.

  The methods of the invention comprise the administration and / or consumption of an amount of a Morinda citrifolia composition that acts as an nAchR antagonist in a mammal. The specific dosage level of any composition administered to any particular patient is the patient's age, weight, overall health, sex, diet, time of administration, route of administration, elimination rate, drug It will be appreciated that the combination will depend on a variety of factors including the severity of the individual disease being treated or in the course of incubation.

  The method of the present invention also includes obtaining Morinda citrifolia compositions and extracts, including Morinda citrifolia juice and concentrates thereof. It will be appreciated that some of the embodiments of the present invention contemplate obtaining a Morinda citrifolia juice pre-made. Various methods of the invention are further described in more detail herein.

  The following disclosure of the present invention is grouped into subheadings. The use of subheadings is merely for the convenience of the reader and should not be construed as limiting in any way.

1. The acquisition of Morinda citrifolia plant-derived extract for incorporation into the composition of the present invention scientifically Morinda citrifolia L. The Yaeyama Aoki or Noni tree, known as ("Morinda Citrifolia"), is a shrub or shrub. The leaves are placed facing each other and are oval to oval. Small white flowers are contained in a fleshy, spherical, head-like mass. The fruit is large, fleshy and oval. When mature, it becomes milky and eatable but has an unpleasant flavor and smell. This plant is native to Southeast Asia and spread to a wide range from India to Eastern Polynesia long ago. Growing irregularly around the world, it has been cultivated on large farms and small private growing areas. Morinda citrifolia flowers are small, white, cleaved 3-5, tubular, fragrant and about 1.25 cm long. The flowers are oval, ellipsoidal or rounded, with multiple small micronucleated fruits fused into a bumpy mass, waxy, white or greenish white or yellowish, translucent The skin is on. This fruit, like potatoes, has “eyes” on its surface. The fruit is rich in juice, bitter, dull yellow or yellowish white, and contains a number of reddish brown, hard, oval-triangular, winged nuclei, Each of them contains four species.

  When ripe, the fruit gives off a strong smell like rotten cheese. Although fruits have been eaten as food by people in several countries, the most common use of Morinda citrifolia plants has been as a source of red and yellow dyes. Recently, the nutritional and health benefits of Morinda citrifolia plants have attracted attention and are discussed further below.

  Processed Morinda citrifolia fruit juice can be prepared by separating the seed and skin of ripe Morinda citrifolia fruit from juice and pulp, filtering the pulp from juice, and packaging the juice. Alternatively, rather than packaging the juice, the juice can be immediately included as a component in another product. In some embodiments, juice and pulp may be lined to form a homogeneous mixture and mixed with other ingredients. Other processes include lyophilizing fruits and juices. Fruit and juice can be reconstituted during the manufacture of the final juice product. Yet another process includes air drying fruit and juice before being chewed.

  The present invention also contemplates the use of juice and / or puree juice extracted from Morinda citrifolia plants. The currently preferred Morinda citrifolia juice manufacturing process involves either manually sorting the fruits or by mechanical equipment. Fruit can be harvested at least 1 inch (2-3 cm) in diameter and up to 12 inches (24-36 cm). The color of the fruit is preferably in the range of dark green to yellow-green, white, and a color gradation in between. After harvesting, the fruit is thoroughly washed and then processed.

  Fruits ripen or ripen in 0-14 days, but most fruits stay for 2-3 days. The fruit ripens or matures by being placed on the equipment so that it does not come into contact with the ground. During aging, it is preferable to cover with a cloth or a net material, but aging can be performed without covering. When ready for further processing, the fruit color will lighten from a light green, light yellow, white or clear color. Examine the fruit for damage or for excessive green and hard hardness. Separate acceptable fruits from damaged and hard green fruits.

  Ripened and ripened fruits can be placed in containers for processing and transportation. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the ripened fruit is placed in a plastic lined container for further processing and transport. Aged fruit containers can be kept for 0-120 days. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fruit container is held for 7 to 14 days prior to processing. In some cases, the containers can be stored under refrigerated conditions or ambient / room temperature conditions prior to further processing. The fruit can be removed from the storage container and further processed by hand or by a mechanical separator, where the seed and skin are separated from the juice and pulp.

  Juice and pulp may be packaged in storage and transport containers. Alternatively, juice and pulp can be processed immediately into a finished juice product. Containers can be stored refrigerated, frozen or at room temperature.

  Morinda citrifolia juice and pulp are preferably blended into a homogeneous mixture and may then be mixed with other ingredients. The finished juice product is preferably heated and pasteurized at a minimum temperature of 181 ° F. (83 ° C.) or a higher maximum of 212 ° F. (100 ° C.).

  Another processed product is Morinda citrifolia puree and puree juice in either concentrate or diluted form. Puree is essentially the flesh separated from the seed and is different from the fruit juice product described herein.

  Pack each product in a final container and seal. The container may be made of plastic, glass, or other suitable material that can withstand the processing temperature. The container may be maintained at the fill temperature or cooled rapidly, but then placed in a shipping container. The shipping container is preferably wrapped in a material that maintains or controls the temperature of the product in the final container.

  Juice and pulp can be further processed by separating the juice and pulp through a filtration facility. Filtration equipment includes, but is not limited to, centrifugal decanters, screen filters of sizes from 0.01 microns up to 2000 microns, more preferably less than 500 microns, filter presses, reverse osmosis filtration, and some other standard commercial It is preferable to consist of the following filtration apparatus. The working filter pressure is preferably in the range of 0.1 psig up to about 1000 psig. The flow rate is 0.1 g. p. m. Up to 1000 g. p. m. Is preferably in the range of 5 to 50 g. p. m. Is more preferable. The wet pulp is washed and filtered at least once and a maximum of 10 times to recover any juice from the pulp. Usually, the fiber content of wet pulp is 10-40 weight percent. The wet pulp is preferably pasteurized at a temperature of at least 181 ° F. (83 ° C.) and then packed into drums or high fiber products for further processing.

  Processed Morinda citrifolia products may also exist as dietary fiber. Furthermore, the processed Morinda citrifolia product can also exist in the form of oil, for example an oil extract. Morinda citrifolia oil usually contains a mixture of several different fatty acids such as triglycerides, such as palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid, and other fatty acids present in smaller amounts. Yes. Furthermore, it is preferable that the oil contains an antioxidant that inhibits the alteration of the oil. It is preferable to use a conventional food antioxidant.

  High fiber products may include wet or dry Morinda citrifolia pulp, added fiber components, water, sweeteners, flavorings, colorants, and / or nutritional components. Additive fiber components include plant-based fiber products, either commercially available or developed by individuals. Examples of some representative textile products include guar gum, gum arabic, soybean fiber, oat fiber, pea fiber, fig fiber, citrus pulp, hydroxymethylcellulose, cellulose, seaweed, food wood or wood pulp, hemicellulose and so on. Other additive fiber components may be those derived from cereals or cereal products. The concentration of these other fiber raw materials is usually in the range of 0 to a maximum of 30 weight percent, more preferably 10 to 30 weight percent.

  Juice and pulp can be dried using various methods. The juice and pulp mixture may be pasteurized or enzymatically treated prior to drying. The enzymatic process begins by heating the product to a temperature between 75 ° F and 135 ° F. It is then treated with either a single enzyme or a combination of enzymes. These enzymes include, but are not limited to, amylase, lipase, protease, cellulase, bromelin and the like. Juice and pulp may be dried with other ingredients, such as those described above in connection with high fiber products. The typical nutritional profile of dried juice and pulp is 1-20 percent moisture, 0.1-15 percent protein, 0.1-20 percent fiber, and vitamin and mineral content.

  It is preferred to mix together the filtered juice and the water obtained from washing the wet pulp. The filtered juice can be evaporated in vacuo to 40-70 Brix and 0.1-80 percent moisture, more preferably 25-75 percent moisture. The obtained concentrated Morinda citrifolia juice may or may not be pasteurized. For example, the juice does not pasteurize in situations where the sugar content or water activity is low enough to prevent microbial growth.

  Morinda citrifolia plants are rich in natural ingredients. The components discovered are (derived from leaves): alanine, anthraquinone, arginine, ascorbic acid, aspartic acid, calcium, β-carotene, cysteine, cystine, glycine, glutamic acid, glycoside, histidine, iron, leucine, isoleucine , Methionine, niacin, phenylalanine, phosphorus, proline, resin, riboflavin, serine, β-sitosterol, thiamine, threonine, tryptophan, tyrosine, ursolic acid, and valine; (derived from flowers): Acacetin-7-o-β- d (+)-glucopyranoside, 5,7-dimethyl-apigenin-4′-o-β-d (+)-galactopyranoside, and 6,8-dimethoxy-3-methylanthraquinone-1-o-β- Rhamnosyl-glucopyranoside; (derived from fruit ): Acetic acid, asperloside, butanoic acid, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, 1-butanol, caprylic acid, decanoic acid, (E) -6-dodeceno-γ-lactone, (Z, Z, Z) -8, 11,14-eicosatrienoic acid, elaidic acid, ethyl decanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl palmitate, (Z) -6- (ethylthiomethyl) benzene, eugenol, glucose, heptanoic acid 2-heptanone, hexanal, hexanamide, hexanedioic acid, hexanoic acid, hexanoic acid, 1-hexanol, 3-hydroxy-2-butanone, lauric acid, limonene, linoleic acid, 2-methylbutanoic acid, 3 -Methyl-2-buten-1-ol, 3-methyl-3-buten-1-ol, methyl decanoate, methyl elasto Date, methyl hexanoate, methyl 3-methylthio-propanoate, methyl octanoate, methyl oleate, methyl palmitate, 2-methylpropanoic acid, 3-methylthiopropanoic acid, myristic acid, nonanoic acid, octanoic acid Octoic acid), oleic acid, palmitic acid, potassium, scopoletin, undecanoic acid, (Z, Z) -2,5-undecadien-1-ol, and vomifol; (derived from root): anthraquinone, asper Loside (rubichloric acid), damnacansal, glycoside, Morindadiol, morindin, morindon, adhesive, nor-damnacansal, rubiazine, rubiazine monomethyl ether, resin, solandidiol, sterol, and trihydroxymethyl Ntraquinone-monomethyl ether; (derived from root bark): alizarin, chlororubin, glycosides (pentose, hexose), Morindadiol, Morindanigrine, Morindin, Morindon, resinous substances, rubiazine monomethyl ether, and solandidiol; (Derived from xylem): Anthragalol-2,3-dimethyl ether; (Derived from tissue culture): Damnakansal, Lucidin, Lucidin-3-primeveroside, and Morindon-6β-primeveroside; Examples include alizarin, alizarin-α-methyl ether, anthraquinone, asperloside, hexanoic acid, Morindadiol, morindon, morindogenin, octanoic acid, and ursolic acid.

  The present invention relates to M.I. Consider using all parts of the citrifolia plant alone, in combination with each other or in combination with other components. M. listed above. The parts of the citrifolia plant are merely exemplary rather than a complete list of plant parts used. Therefore, M.M. Some citrifolia plant parts may not have been previously described (eg seeds obtained from fruits, fruit peels, bark or seedlings), but the present invention covers all uses of plant parts. Consider.

  Ingredients, components or extracts can be obtained from any part of the Morinda citrifolia plant, including leaves, stems, seeds and / or roots. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the extract can be obtained from leaves, stems, seeds and / or roots by first chopping the raw material. The components of interest can then be isolated using extraction methods. Extraction of the component of interest can be accomplished by exposing the raw component to a selected solvent. In one embodiment of the invention, a hot water extraction method is used at an appropriate temperature that ensures isolation of the desired component. For example, water may be added to the raw material at a weight ratio of 5: 1 and heated to 95 ° C. For the extraction, other solvents such as an organic solvent or a mixture of an aqueous solvent and an organic solvent can be used. The organic solvent is preferably selected from the group comprising ethanol, methanol and hexane. Further, a wet pressure heating process using a conventional autoclave apparatus may be applied. Furthermore, a treatment process using cellulose hydrolase may be added to the above process. If necessary, the insoluble constituents are removed from the extract obtained from leaves, stems, seeds and / or roots by filtration, and then the solvent is removed to obtain the extract of the present invention. If necessary, this extract may be pasteurized, concentrated, or dried. Drying can be accomplished using conventional spray drying or freeze drying. The extract can be stored under refrigerated or frozen conditions.

  In addition, oil can be extracted from the seed. Oil can be obtained by drying seeds, crushing them and pressing them under pressure. Additional oil can be extracted from the seed cake residue by extracting the oil with a solvent selected from the group comprising hexane, ethanol, water, other aqueous solvents or other organic solvents. Oils include fatty acids such as linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid in the form of triglycerides.

2. Exemplary Components and Forms of Compositions of the Invention The compositions of the invention can be formulated into any of a variety of compositions, such as oral dosage compositions, intravenous solutions, and other products or compositions. As previously described herein, the composition can include various components.

  Orally administrable compositions can take the form of, for example, liquids or beverages, tablets, troches, aqueous or oily suspensions, dispersible powders or granules, emulsions, syrups or elixirs. Oral compositions can be prepared according to any method known in the art and include one or more drugs, such as sweeteners, flavoring agents, coloring agents, and preservatives. May be included. One or more additional ingredients such as vitamins and minerals can also be included. Tablets can be manufactured such that one or more Morinda citrifolia extracts are included in a mixture with non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable excipients suitable for tablet manufacture. These excipients can be, for example, inert diluents, granulating and disintegrating agents, binders and lubricants. Tablets may be uncoated or they may be coated by known techniques to delay disintegration and absorption in the gastrointestinal tract and thereby provide a sustained action over a longer period. For example, a time delay material such as glyceryl monostearate or glyceryl distearate may be employed.

  Aqueous suspensions can be prepared such that Morinda citrifolia extract is included in a mixture with excipients suitable for the preparation of aqueous suspensions. Examples of such excipients include, but are not limited to, carboxymethyl-cellulose sodium, methylcellulose, hydroxy-propylmethylcellulose, sodium alginate, polyvinyl-pyrrolidone, anti-settling agents such as gum tragacanth and gum arabic, and lecithin. Natural phospholipids or condensation products of alkylene oxides and fatty acids, such as polyoxyethylene stearate, or condensation products of ethylene oxide and long-chain aliphatic alcohols, such as heptadecaethyleneoxysetanol, or ethylene oxide and fatty acids Condensation products of partial esters derived from hexitol, such as polyoxyethylene sorbitol monooleate, or partial esters derived from ethylene oxide and fatty acids and anhydrous hexitol Condensation products of, for example, dispersing or wetting agents such as polyethylene sorbitan oleate.

  Typical sweeteners include, but are not limited to, natural sugars derived from corn, sugar beet, sugar cane, potato, tapioca, or other starch-containing sources, which are chemically or enzymatically crystalline masses. , Powder and / or syrup. In addition, the sweetener may comprise an artificial or high intensity sweetener, including aspartame, sucralose, stevia, saccharin and the like. The concentration of sweetener can be between 0 and 50 percent by weight of the composition, more preferably between about 1 and 5 percent by weight.

  Representative flavoring agents include, but are not limited to, artificial and / or natural flavoring ingredients that contribute to palatability. The concentration of flavor can range, for example, from 0 to 15 weight percent of the composition. Coloring agents include food grade artificial or natural colorants having a concentration in the range of 0-10 weight percent of the composition.

  Exemplary nutritional ingredients include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, herbs, plant extracts, bioactive chemicals and compounds at a concentration of 0-10 weight percent of the composition. Examples of vitamins include, but are not limited to, vitamins A, B1-B12, C, D, E, folic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin and the like. Examples of minerals and trace elements include, but are not limited to, calcium, chromium, copper, cobalt, boron, magnesium, iron, selenium, manganese, molybdenum, potassium, iodine, zinc, phosphorus, and the like. Herbs and plant extracts include but are not limited to alfalfa grass, bee pollen, chlorella powder, donkuai powder, echinacea root, ginkgo biloba extract, horsetail herb, yaeyama aoki, shiitake mushroom, spirulina seaweed, grape seed extract, etc. Can be mentioned. Representative physiologically active chemical substances include, but are not limited to, caffeine, ephedrine, L-carnitine, creatine, lycopene and the like.

  In addition, the components of the present invention can include one or more carrier materials known or used in the art (eg, water). Examples of other ingredients include, but are not limited to, artificial flavoring agents, other natural juices or juice concentrates, such as natural grape juice concentrate or natural blueberry juice concentrate. Ingredients used in the compositions of the present invention include any that are safe for incorporation into the mammalian body.

  Preferably, the present invention provides a method using Morinda citrifolia based formulations to prevent nAchR from interacting with nicotine without a significant tendency to cause undesirable side effects.

  The present invention provides a unique formulation for antagonizing nAchR and its administration by providing a nutritional supplement composition or therapy formulated with one or more processed Morinda citrifolia products derived from the Yaeyama plant. Features method. The Morinda citrifolia product is incorporated into various carriers or nutritional supplement compositions suitable for in vivo treatment of patients. For example, the nutritional supplement may be taken orally, may be taken by intravenous injection or a feeding system, or may be taken as appropriate and guided.

  The nutritional supplement composition of the present invention comprises one or more of the processed Morinda citrifolia products present in an amount between about 0.01 and 100 weight percent, preferably between 0.01 and 95 weight percent. Several exemplary embodiments of the formulations are provided below. However, these are merely intended to illustrate those skilled in the art to recognize other formulations or compositions comprising processed Morinda citrifolia products.

  Processed Morinda citrifolia products are active ingredients for antagonizing nAchR, or one or more active ingredients such as quercetin, rutin, scopoletin, octoanoic acid, potassium, vitamin C, terpenoids, alkaloids , Anthraquinone (such as Nordam nakansal), molindone, rubiandin, B-sitosterol, carotene, vitamin A, flavone glycoside, linoleic acid, alizarin, amino acid, acuvine, L-asperloside, caproic acid, caprylic acid, ursolic acid and Presumably includes proxeronine and others. The active ingredient may be an aqueous or organic solvent such as various alcohols or alcohol based solutions such as methanol, ethanol and ethyl acetate and other alcohol based derivatives using any method known in the art. Can be extracted. The active ingredients quercetin and rutin are present in amounts ranging from 0.01 to 10 percent by weight of the total formulation or composition. These amounts can be further concentrated to stronger concentrations present in amounts ranging from 10 to 100 percent.

  Nutritional supplement compositions comprising Morinda citrifolia can be prepared using any means known in the art. In addition, since the nutritional supplement composition is generally consumed orally, it has one or more selected from the group consisting of sweeteners, flavoring agents, coloring agents, preservatives, and other agents as indicated. Drugs may be included.

  The present invention further provides a method of administering a nutritional supplement composition comprising one or more processed Morinda citrifolia products for antagonizing nAchR by providing a prescribed nutritional supplement composition or therapy. Features. The method of administering the dietary supplement or antagonizing nAchR comprises (a) some processed Morinda citrifolia product present in an amount between about 0.01 and 95 weight percent, and also comprises a carrier, For example, formulating a nutritional supplement composition comprising water or purified water and other natural or artificial ingredients; and (b) adding the nutritional supplement composition to the body so that the processed Morinda citrifolia product is sufficiently taken up. And (c) repeating the above steps as necessary to provide the patient's body with an amount of processed Morinda citrifolia product effective to act as an nAchR antagonist.

  Incorporating the nutritional supplement composition into the body comprises one that digests the composition orally. Digesting a dietary supplement orally means that the dietary supplement composition is formulated as a liquid, gel, solid or some other type that allows the composition to be rapidly digested and concentrated in the body Means you can. The step of administering the nutritional supplement composition should be carried out in an effective manner so that the highest concentration of the nutritional supplement composition, in particular the processed Morinda citrifolia product, is taken up and absorbed by the patient's body. It is important to keep in mind. In one embodiment, the nutritional supplement composition is administered by taking between 1 to 2 ounce teaspoon, preferably 2 ounces of the dietary supplement every 2 hours daily, or at least twice daily. . Furthermore, the nutritional supplement composition should be taken on an empty stomach, meaning a period of at least 2 hours prior to consumption of any food or beverage. According to this, the nutritional supplement composition can be well absorbed by the body tissue. Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize that the amount and frequency of use of the composition may vary from individual to individual. For example, the present invention allows for up to 10 ounces of dose for each dose.

  In another method of the invention, at least 1 ounce of Formulation 1 is taken in the morning, on an empty stomach, and at least 1 ounce in the evening, on an empty stomach immediately before going to bed. In another method of the invention, a person diagnosed with depression or suffering from depression takes at least 1 ounce of formulation 2 twice daily. Further, administering the nutritional supplement composition can include injecting the composition into the body using an intravenous pump.

  The following compositions or formulations represent some preferred embodiments contemplated by the present invention.

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The following examples illustrate and present the action of the Morinda citrifolia composition acting as an nAchR antagonist. These examples are in no way meant to be limiting, but merely illustrate the benefits, benefits, and therapeutic effects of Morinda citrifolia on nAchR. Nicotine in tobacco binds to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor. nAchR activation can lead to a number of cardiovascular diseases including lung cancer and the like. Furthermore, it has been established that nAchR antagonists may be used to treat smokers who wish to quit smoking.

  In this example, patients who are experiencing or have been diagnosed with tobacco product addiction and who are suffering want to treat the condition with a commercial preparation that can be purchased without a prescription. These individuals consume an identified predetermined amount of composition containing processed Morinda citrifolia juice to treat this addiction. These people will continue to process Morinda until nAchR is sufficiently blocked from interacting with nicotine or other substrates associated with consuming / inhaling tobacco products, and tobacco product addiction is reduced or eliminated. Consume intermittently foods containing citrifolia juice.

  In this example, patients who are experiencing or have been diagnosed with nicotine addiction and want to treat the condition with a commercially available preparation that can be purchased without a prescription. These individuals consume an identified predetermined amount of composition containing processed Morinda citrifolia juice to treat this addiction. These people consume food containing modified Morinda citrifolia juice intermittently until nAchR is sufficiently blocked from interacting with nicotine and the addiction is reduced or eliminated.

  In the following study, we demonstrate that TNCONC (Noni juice frozen concentrate) binds to the nicotinic acetylcholine receptor and acts as an nAchR antagonist. Blocking the interaction of nicotine with nAchR may act as a powerful drug to help people trying to overcome tobacco product addiction.

  In the following, the results obtained from conducting biochemical assays with the Morinda citrifolia juice concentrate embodiments of the present invention are shown. It should be noted that “TNJ” refers to Morinda citrifolia juice processed according to the present invention and marketed as Tahitian Noni® juice, and “TNCONC” refers to Morinda citrifolia frozen concentrate. It is to point. The concentration percentage represents the concentration of the individual concentrate examined, ie the strength of the concentration compared to the Morinda citrifolia juice from which the concentrate was obtained. The percentage of antagonism is the percentage by which nAchR was prevented from interacting with the test substrate.

  This example shows the results obtained from performing a biochemical assay on the Morinda citrifolia juice concentrate embodiment of the present invention. “TNCONC” refers to Morinda citrifolia frozen concentrate, and “TNJ” refers to Morinda citrifolia juice processed according to the present invention and marketed as Tahitian Noni® juice. The concentration percentage represents the concentration of the individual concentrate examined, ie the strength of the concentration compared to the Morinda citrifolia juice from which the concentrate was obtained. The percentage of antagonism is the percentage by which nAchR was prevented from interacting with the test substrate.

  Unless specifically stated otherwise, any numbers, reaction conditions, etc. representing the amount of components present in this specification or any claim or drawing are modified in all cases by the term “about”. It must be understood. Thus, unless indicated to the contrary, the numerical parameters shown herein are approximations that can vary depending on the desired properties to be obtained by the present invention. At a minimum, each numeric parameter should be interpreted at least by considering the number of significant digits reported and applying normal rounding techniques.

  Although all numerical ranges and parameters representing the broad scope of the present invention are approximate, the numerical values shown in the specific examples are reported as accurately as possible. Any numerical value, however, inherently contains certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

  While exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described herein, the present invention is not limited to the various preferred embodiments described herein, and those skilled in the art based on the present disclosure As will be apparent, any and all embodiments, including modifications, omissions, combinations, adaptations and / or modifications, are included. The limitations in any claim should be construed broadly based on the language used in the claims, the examples should be construed as inclusive, and It should not be limited to the examples described. For example, in the present disclosure, the term “preferably” should be interpreted to mean “preferably, but not limited to”.

The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive.

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  A formulation adapted to act as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist comprising at least one processed Morinda citrifolia product present in an amount between about 0.1 and 99 weight percent .   The formulation of claim 1, wherein the Morinda citrifolia product is used with a carrier medium.   The processed Morinda citrifolia product is present in Morinda citrifolia leaf extract, leaf warm water extract present in an amount between about 0.1 and 50 weight percent, and in an amount between about 0.1 and 50 weight percent. Processed Morinda citrifolia leaf ethanol extract, processed Morinda citrifolia leaf steam distilled extract present in an amount between about 0.1 and 50 weight percent, Morinda citrifolia juice, Morinda citrifolia extract, Morinda citrifolia food Fiber, Morinda citrifolia puree juice, Morinda citrifolia puree, Morinda citrifolia juice concentrate, Morinda citrifolia puree juice concentrate, frozen concentrate Morinda citrifolia juice and Morinda citrifolia juice evaporative concentrate Including processed Morinda citrifolia product selected from the comprising at group A formulation according to claim 1.   Quercetin, rutin, scopoletin, octanoic acid, potassium, vitamin C, terpenoid, alkaloid, anthraquinone, nordamanacansal, molindone, rubiandin, B-sitosterol, carotene, vitamin A, flavone glycoside, linoleic acid, alizarin, amino acid, The formulation according to claim 1, further comprising an active ingredient selected from the group comprising acuvine, L-asperloside, caproic acid, caprylic acid, ursolic acid and presumably proxeronine.   The formulation of claim 1, wherein the formulation is administered to a patient by a method selected from the group comprising oral, intravenous and systemic.   Processed Morinda citrifolia products, food supplements, nutritional supplements, other fruit juices, other natural ingredients, natural flavoring agents, artificial flavoring agents, natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, natural colorants and artificial colorants The formulation of claim 1, further comprising a component selected from:   A formulation comprising a Morinda citrifolia product present in an amount between about 0.1-99 weight percent, wherein the formulation is adapted to act as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist. A method of antagonizing a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in a mammal, comprising:
Administering a formulation comprising at least one processed Morinda citrifolia product present in an amount between about 0.1-99 weight percent.   9. The method of claim 8, wherein the 2 oz formulation is administered twice daily.   9. The method of claim 8, wherein the Morinda citrifolia product is administered with a carrier medium.   The processed Morinda citrifolia product is present in Morinda citrifolia leaf extract, leaf warm water extract present in an amount between about 0.1 and 50 weight percent, and in an amount between about 0.1 and 50 weight percent. Processed Morinda citrifolia leaf ethanol extract, processed Morinda citrifolia leaf steam distilled extract present in an amount between about 0.1 and 50 weight percent, Morinda citrifolia juice, Morinda citrifolia extract, Morinda citrifolia food Fiber, Morinda citrifolia puree juice, Morinda citrifolia puree, Morinda citrifolia juice concentrate, Morinda citrifolia puree juice concentrate, frozen concentrate Morinda citrifolia juice and Morinda citrifolia juice evaporative concentrate Including processed Morinda citrifolia selected from Ranaru group, The method of claim 8.   The preparation is quercetin, rutin, scopoletin, octoanoic acid, potassium, vitamin C, terpenoid, alkaloid, anthraquinone, nordamanacansal, molindone, rubiandin, B-sitosterol, carotene, vitamin A, flavone glycoside, linol 9. The method of claim 8, comprising at least one active ingredient selected from the group consisting of acids, alizarin, amino acids, acuvine, L-asperloside, caproic acid, caprylic acid, ursolic acid and presumably proxeronine.   The formulation consists of processed Morinda citrifolia products, food supplements, nutritional supplements, other fruit juices, other natural ingredients, natural flavoring agents, artificial flavoring agents, natural sweeteners, artificial sweeteners, natural coloring agents and artificial coloring agents 9. The method of claim 8, further comprising at least one other component selected from the group.   9. The method of claim 8, further comprising co-administering the formulation with another medicament designed to improve monoamine oxidase activity and related conditions, wherein the formulation enhances the efficacy of the medicament.   9. The method of claim 8, wherein the formulation is administered at least twice daily in an amount between about 1 teaspoon and 2 ounces on an empty stomach daily. A method of treating a mammal, comprising:
Administering a formulation containing a processed Morinda citrifolia product present in an amount between about 0.1-99 weight percent, wherein the formulation acts as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, primary in a patient Prevention of complications due to nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity, treatment of primary diseases due to nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity in patients, prevention of primary diseases due to nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity in patients A method adapted to affect a mammal by a method selected from the group consisting of: treating tobacco product addiction, preventing tobacco product addiction, treating nicotine addiction and preventing nicotine addiction. A formulation for treating a mammal, comprising:
Containing processed Morinda citrifolia product present in an amount of between about 0.1 and 99 weight percent, resulting from acting as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor antagonist, primary disease in patients, nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity Prevention of complications, treatment of primary diseases caused by nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity in patients, prevention of primary diseases caused by nicotinic acetylcholine receptor activity in patients, treatment of tobacco product addiction, tobacco product dependence A formulation adapted to affect a mammal by a method selected from the group consisting of prophylaxis, treatment of nicotine addiction and prevention of nicotine addiction.