date:Feb 28, 2022
Enea, a research institute of the Italian government, has patented a process that allows the synthesis of an important category of bioactive molecules. The molecules offer proven protection against maculopathy, a degenerative disease of the retina that, according to recent studies, is expected to affect 288 million people globally by 2040.
The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory molecules from edible products such as tomatoes and yeast can be used to manufacture drugs to treat eye diseases. They