61st Tutzing Symposion
Phytoextraction – a sustainable resource for innovative products – trends, perspectives and visions Pharmaceuticals, food additives, fragrances, agrochemicals, functional materials and many more – plant-based extracts are important ingredients in a wide variety of market segments. At the Tutzing Symposion 2024 experts from industry and academia meet to discuss technological progress and research needs, the […]
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Active ingredient of the month for July: paclitaxel
Our active ingredient of the month, paclitaxel, is used to treat various types of cancer. Paclitaxel is able to inhibit the division and proliferation of cancer cells. Cytostatic agent from the Pacific oak Paclitaxel is a cytostatic agent and belongs to the group of taxanes. It is extracted from the bark of the Pacific yew […]
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ChemSpec Europe, Düsseldorf
Corinna Schroller (Team Metals) and Michael Schäffler (Team Pharma) will participate in ChemSpec Europe on June 19 and 20, 2024 in Düsseldorf. Please feel free to make an appointment in advance for personal discussions.
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Active ingredient of the month for June: Yohimbine – natural sexual enhancer from West Africa
Even before the invention of the potency pill, men relied on natural aids, such as yohimbine. This active ingredient is extracted from the leaves and bark of the yohime tree in Africa. Natural alternative to PDE-5 inhibitors In times of Viagra & Co., yohimbine has moved somewhat into the background. But in today’s world, conscious […]
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Purpurin 18: A natural anthraquinone with special pharmacological activities
Purpurin 18 is a derivative of chlorophyll, a natural pigment found in green plants and algae.It can be easily isolated from all kinds of green plants and, thus, it presents an economically feasible source. Selective destruction of cancer cells possible Purpurin 18 has been studied as a potential photosensitizer for photodynamic therapy (PDT),This therapy uses […]
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Vitafoods in Geneva
Vitafoods Geneva from May 14th to 16th – we will be there and look forward to meeting you in person.
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BIO Korea in Seoul
We will participate in BIO Korea in Seoul from May 8th to 10th. Visit us – we look forward to inspiring conversations! Please feel free to make an appointment in advance.
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CPHI North America in Philadelphia
We are attending CPHI North America in Philadelphia. May 7-9, Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia. We look forward to meeting you in person!
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Antimony Potassium Tartrate from grapevines
In the Middle Ages, Paracelsus recommended various antimony-containing formulas like Antimony Potassium Tartrate, also know as emetic tartar for medical applications – both externally and internally. Due to the toxicity of almost all antimony compounds, only a few antimony-containing drugs are still in use today. Nevertheless, the worldwide extraction of antimony compounds like emetic tartar […]
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Azadirachtin – environmentally friendly biopesticide from the neem tree
Azadirachtin is a chemical compound belonging to the limonoid group. It is a secondary metabolite found in the seeds of the neem tree (Azadirachta indica). It is a highly oxidized tetranortriterpenoid derived from naringenin. It boasts aplethora of oxygen-bearing functional groups, including an enol ether, acetal, hemiacetal, tetra-substituted epoxide and various carboxylic esters. The structure […]
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Active ingredient of the month April: Bisacodyl
Our active ingredient of the month, Bisacodyl, belongs to the group of laxatives. In the form of enteric-coated tablets or suppositories, it is usually used for a short time for constipation – since the 1950s. Special feature: dual mechanism of action Bisacodyl offers a dual mechanism of action: on the one hand, it stimulates the […]
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From scouting to project management: We support your innovation process
Scarcity of raw materials, legal requirements, patent expirations, increasing competition, global pressure. These are challenges that almost every industry faces. In particular, the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This is aggravated by pronounced regulatory requirements. Pharmaceutical industry: Expenditure on research and development particularly high Regulations and safety standards are constantly changing. Pharmaceutical and chemical companies must […]
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