Chapel Hill, North Carolina Patent of the Year – 2024/2025
Renovion Inc. has been awarded the 2024/2025 Patent of the Year for its groundbreaking work in respiratory therapeutics. Their invention, detailed in U.S. Patent No. 11890315, titled ‘Stable ascorbic acid compositions and methods of using same’, introduces a novel formulation designed to enhance respiratory health by stabilizing key antioxidant compounds.
This patented composition combines ascorbic acid (vitamin C), glutathione or its derivatives, and bicarbonate in precise molar ratios. The formulation addresses the longstanding challenge of maintaining the stability of ascorbic acid, which is prone to degradation. By stabilizing these antioxidants, the composition ensures effective delivery and prolonged shelf life.
Designed for therapeutic use, this innovation holds promise for treating pulmonary or airway viral infections. The stabilized antioxidants can help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in the respiratory tract, potentially improving outcomes for patients with chronic respiratory conditions.
Renovion’s advancement offers a practical solution to a critical need in respiratory care. By enhancing the stability and efficacy of antioxidant therapies, this invention could lead to more effective treatments for respiratory diseases, benefiting patients and healthcare providers alike.