阅读说明：本技术 用于预防和/或治疗泌尿生殖器粘膜的组合物 (Composition for preventing and/or treating urogenital mucosa ) 是由 黛博拉·罗德里格斯·维拉博阿 于 2019-07-31 设计创作，主要内容包括：本发明涉及一种用于预防和/或治疗影响泌尿生殖器粘膜的医学疾病的组合物。还涉及所述组合物在制备用于预防和/或治疗所述疾病的药物中的用途。此外,本发明还涉及一种预防和/或治疗所述疾病的方法,其中将所述组合物给药至需要其的受试者。(The present invention relates to a composition for the prevention and/or treatment of medical disorders affecting the mucous membranes of the genitourinary tract. Also relates to the use of said composition for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of said diseases. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a method for preventing and/or treating said diseases, wherein said composition is administered to a subject in need thereof.)

1. Composition comprising olive oil, trimethylglycine and xylitol for use in the prevention and/or treatment of medical disorders affecting the urogenital mucosa.

2. The composition for use according to claim 1, wherein the disease is characterized by estrogen deficiency.

3. The composition for use according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the disease is characterized by a thinning of the urogenital mucosa.

4. The composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the disease is urogenital syndrome (GS).

5. The composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the condition is one, some or all of vaginal dryness, postcoital bleeding, vaginal secretions, vaginal and/or vulvar discomfort, vaginal and/or vulvar pain, soreness, sexual arousal and loss of libido, itching, irritation, burning sensation, vulvar itching, dyspareunia, urgency, urinary frequency, nocturia, dysuria and urinary incontinence.

6. The composition for use according to claim 5, wherein the disease is one, some or all of vaginal dryness, vaginal secretions, vaginal discomfort, vaginal pain, vulvar discomfort, vulvar pain, urinary urgency and urinary incontinence.

7. Composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the composition comprises from 0.1% to 5% by weight of olive oil, preferably from 0.2% to 4% by weight, more preferably from 0.2% to 2.5% by weight.

8. The composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the composition comprises 0.1 to 10 wt.% of trimethylglycine, preferably 1.5 to 6 wt.%, more preferably 2 to 4 wt.%.

9. The composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the composition comprises 1 to 50 wt.% xylitol, preferably 1 to 30 wt.%, more preferably 1 to 15 wt.%.

10. Composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the composition comprises an antioxidant, preferably selected from hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, oleuropein and mixtures thereof, preferably selected from hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol and oleuropein.

11. The composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the composition further comprises one or more additional components selected from the group consisting of: viscosity control agents, humectants, preservatives, pH adjusting agents, sweeteners, proteolytic enzymes, emulsifiers, essential oils, healing agents, flavorants, antioxidants, animal and/or vegetable gelatin, vegetable fibers, excipients, and combinations thereof.

12. The composition for use according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the composition comprises a sweetener, a flavor, an essential oil, a proteolytic enzyme, a plant fiber, or a combination thereof.

13. The composition for use according to claim 10, 11 or 12, wherein the composition does not comprise any abrasive and fluorine source.

14. The composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the composition does not comprise any additional active ingredient.

15. The composition for use according to any one of claims 1 to 14, wherein the composition is formulated as a gel, preferably a topical gel, or as a vaginal ovule.

Technical Field

The present invention relates to the field of therapy, in particular to a composition for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa (condition).

Background

Mucous membrane (mucosae), the so-called mucous membrane (mucosa), is a continuum (consistency) of the human skin over the orifice (orifice) or mouth (orifice) of the body, such as the ear, nose, mouth, lips, anus, eyes and genitourinary system (also known as the urogenital system).

The mucous membranes act as a defense barrier, also have an absorption function and are resistant to rubbing, acids and other secretions essential for normal human function. It is a carrier of microbiome and is affected by changes in pH and microbial community. The integrity and normal balance of the mucosa is also a barrier to pathogens. Recent trends in research have linked the mucosa to the immune system and overall health.

Various factors (e.g., estrogen deficiency, cancer treatment, aging, smoking, etc.) can negatively affect the genitourinary mucosa and may lead to urogenital atrophy.

Urogenital atrophy is also known as vaginal atrophy, atrophic vaginitis, atrophic Vulvovaginitis and Vulvovaginal Atrophy (VVA). Recently, the name of menopausal Genitourinary Syndrome (GSM) has been proposed to replace VVA (Portman DJ, Gass ML. Vulvovascular approach sensitive community. Genitrilar Syndrome of nonpause: new research for Vulvovascular approach from the international society for the study of world's sequential health and the North American nonpause society. J SexMed. Dec.; 11(12): 2865-72). The new terminology is intended to apply to medical, teaching and research to describe the disease. GSM is a more descriptive term than VVA and does not indicate pathology (e.g., GSM, although it has pathological symptoms, patients do not directly associate it with disease). GSM is defined as the set of symptoms and signs (sing) associated with estrogen and other sex steroid decline, involving changes in the labia majora/labia minora, clitoris, vestibule/vaginal orifice, vagina, urethra, and bladder (Portman and Gass, 2014). GSM is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment.

Even though the new term GSM refers to "menopause", the syndrome is not limited to peri-menopausal, postmenopausal women, as it may occur in young women due to estrogen deficiency caused by cancer therapy, ovariectomy, chemically induced menopause, smoking or degenerative therapy. It is worth mentioning that the most aggressive breast cancer occurs in premenopausal women between the ages of 30 and 45, and that about 50% of women receiving tumor therapy (e.g. tamoxifen (tamoxifen) in combination with aromatase inhibitors) develop VVA. Accordingly, in view of this, the authors of the present invention have proposed a second term, urogenital Syndrome (hereinafter GS for short), which is used in the present invention to indicate that the Syndrome is not limited to peri-menopausal, postmenopausal women.

Due to the lack of normal levels of estrogen, women with GS often develop sexual and non-sexual or urinary complications that affect many organs including the urogenital system. With estrogen loss, even with age-induced estrogen loss, the vagina shortens, narrows, and the mucosal vaginal walls become thinner, flatter, less elastic, and more pale in color. These changes are accompanied by a number of symptoms. Generally, a female with GS will develop one, more or all of the following symptoms: vaginal dryness, postcoital bleeding, vaginal secretions, vaginal and/or vulvar discomfort, vaginal and/or vulvar pain, soreness (sexual), sexual arousal and loss of libido, itching, irritation, burning sensation, vulvar itching, and dyspareunia. Epithelial changes to the urinary tract mucosa of the bladder, ureter and urethra are similar to those occurring in the vagina and produce thin, pale, fragile tissues. In particular, the urinary symptoms associated with GS include urgency, frequency, nocturia, dysuria and urinary incontinence. Many women with GS experience severe personal distress and a reduction in quality of life due to pain associated with the disease, inconvenience associated with urogenital symptoms, and potential interruption of interpersonal relationships associated with sexual dysfunction resulting therefrom. This latter is of greater importance to young women with active sexual life under otherwise healthy conditions.

Despite all of these symptoms and their important impact on quality of life, reports and diagnosis of GS remain inadequate. Furthermore, despite intensive research into GS in women, urogenital atrophic changes that negatively affect the urethra, ureters and bladder can occur in both women and men. Indeed, in men, thinning of the mucosal walls along the urethra, the prostatic urethra and the lower part of the bladder has been described. Therefore, in the present invention, GS can also be used for males.

Current methods of treating atrophic vaginitis generally revolve around the use of hormonal agents. Drugs containing estrogen have been widely used for systemic (oral and parenteral forms) and topical applications, including creams, vaginal rings, and vaginal tablets. Examples of patent documents disclosing atrophic vaginitis hormone therapy are WO 02/47692 a1 and WO 2007/085020 a 2. Unfortunately, there are significant disadvantages to the use of estrogen-containing drugs, including increased risk of developing estrogen-dependent tumors, breast allergies, nausea and vomiting, vaginal bleeding, and perineal pain. The use of topical application of hormones, while reducing the risk of systemic exposure, is not without side effects, including the formation of endometrial hyperplasia and thickening.

Some of the associated side effects of estrogen use are increased risk of stroke, and increased risk of breast cancer, uterine cancer, stroke, heart attack, blood clots, dementia, gallbladder disease, and ovarian cancer when estrogen is used with progestins. Treatment with estrogens may be suitable for some women, but not for women such as those with or at risk of breast, uterine, endometrial, ovarian, or fallopian tube cancer. Therefore, there is a need for a therapeutic treatment of GS that is effective without exposing the patient to increased estrogenic activity. Surprisingly, the authors of the present invention have developed such a treatment.

Disclosure of Invention

A first aspect of the present invention relates to a composition comprising olive oil, Trimethylglycine (TMG) and xylitol for use in the prevention and/or treatment of diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa.

A second aspect of the present invention relates to the use of a composition comprising olive oil, TMG and xylitol for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa.

A third aspect of the present invention relates to a method of treating a disease affecting the urogenital mucosa in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising olive oil, TMG and xylitol.

A fourth aspect of the present invention relates to a method for preventing diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa in a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a prophylactically effective amount of a composition comprising olive oil, TMG and xylitol.

Other objects, features, advantages and aspects of the present application will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following description and the appended claims.

Detailed Description

As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include their corresponding plural forms unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. In order to facilitate understanding and clarify the meaning of specific terms in the context of the present invention, the following definitions of all embodiments applicable to different aspects of the present invention are provided, as well as specific and preferred embodiments thereof:

in the present invention, a disease refers to a medical disease, i.e. a disease that can be treated by a drug or that requires medical treatment. In particular, it refers to a negative disease or condition (disorder). More specifically, in the case of diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa, it refers to diseases having a negative effect on or a condition having a (negative) effect on the urogenital mucosa.

Urogenital mucosa is the mucosa of the urogenital system, including the reproductive system and the urinary system. As mentioned above, estrogen deficiency (e.g., partial or total loss) has a negative effect on the urogenital mucosa. Therefore, in a particular embodiment of the present invention (i.e. the first, second, third and fourth aspects of the invention), the disorder affecting the urogenital mucosa (hereinafter referred to as the disorder of the invention) is a disorder due to estrogen deficiency (i.e. a disorder characterized by estrogen deficiency).

As mentioned above, estrogen deficiency leads to thinning of the urogenital mucosa. Thus, in another particular embodiment of the invention, the disorder affecting the urogenital mucosa is a disorder characterized by a thinning of the urogenital mucosa.

In particular, thinning of the vaginal mucosa makes the epithelium less likely to renew and the production of important cellular metabolites (particularly glycogen) less likely. Normally, glycogen will provide a source of glucose, which in the thick normal mucosa will be converted to lactic acid by the normal vaginal microbiota, mainly lactobacilli (lactobacilli), which in turn makes possible a low vaginal pH in the vagina to prevent most infections. If this natural mechanism is absent due to mucosal thinning in atrophic vaginas, the pH changes from the ideal 3.5 to 4.5, even above 4.8, interrupting the normal balance of a healthy vagina.

In a particular embodiment of the invention according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the disease of the invention does not comprise infectious diseases of the urogenital system. These infectious diseases may be sexually transmitted diseases and/or bacterial, fungal or yeast infections (e.g. candidiasis). These infections may be characterized by unpleasant-smelling vaginal secretions, increased infectious vaginal discharge, itching with yeast infections, and other types of infectious vaginitis. More specifically, the diseases of the present invention do not include carcinogenic changes to the mucosa or skin of the urogenital system.

Thinning of the urogenital mucosa results in different diseases or symptoms, collectively referred to as GS as described above, such as one, some or all of vaginal dryness, postcoital bleeding, vaginal secretions, vaginal and/or vulvar discomfort, vaginal and/or vulvar pain, soreness, sexual arousal and loss of libido, itching, irritation, burning sensation, vulvar itching, dyspareunia, urgency, urinary frequency, nocturia, dysuria, urinary incontinence. Thus, in a particular embodiment of the invention (i.e. the first, second, third and fourth aspects of the invention), the disease affecting the urogenital mucosa is GS. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the disorder of the invention is selected from one, more or all (preferably some or all) of vaginal dryness, postcoital bleeding, vaginal secretions, vaginal and/or vulvar discomfort, vaginal and/or vulvar pain, soreness, sexual arousal and loss of libido, itching, irritation, burning sensation, vulvar itching, dyspareunia, urinary urgency, urinary frequency, nocturia, dysuria, urinary incontinence and combinations thereof. In all of these symptoms, it is more common that: vaginal dryness, vaginal discomfort/pain, vulvar discomfort/pain, vaginal secretions, urinary urgency and urinary incontinence. Thus, preferably, the disorder is selected from the group consisting of vaginal dryness, vaginal discomfort, vaginal pain, vaginal secretions, vulvar discomfort, vulvar pain, urinary urgency, urinary incontinence and combinations thereof. More preferably, the disease is vaginal discharge and/or vaginal discomfort and/or vaginal pain and/or vulvar discomfort and/or vulvar pain.

As mentioned above, both men and women have urogenital mucosa, although women have been studied more extensively, such as GSM and previous VVA. Thus, the subject of the invention is male or female, more preferably female.

GS affects peri-and postmenopausal women as well as non-peri-and non-postmenopausal women with estrogen deficiency (e.g., women who smoke or have undergone cancer therapy, ovariectomy, chemically-induced menopause, or degenerative therapy). Thus, in a particular embodiment of the invention, the subject is selected from perimenopausal women, postmenopausal women, smoking women or women receiving cancer therapy, ovariectomy, chemically induced menopause or degenerative therapy.

As used herein, the term "prevent" or "prevention" refers to preventing, delaying and/or reducing the severity of symptoms associated with the diseases of the present invention.

By "prophylactically effective amount" is meant an amount that, when delivered, prevents, delays and/or reduces the severity of symptoms associated with the diseases of the present invention.

"treating" refers to alleviating or eliminating the symptoms of the diseases of the present invention.

"therapeutically effective amount" means an amount effective to reduce or eliminate the symptoms of the diseases of the invention.

In thatFirst aspectThe present invention relates to a composition comprising olive oil, trimethylglycine and xylitol (hereinafter referred to as the composition of the invention) for the prevention and/or treatment of medical disorders affecting the urogenital mucosa.

Compositions comprising olive oil, TMG and xylitol are known in the art, see for example US 8,540,970B 2. The patent describes the use of such compositions for the treatment of xerostomia (Xerostomia). Xerostomia and the diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa of the present invention are, however, completely different diseases. Furthermore, as shown in US 8,540,970B 2, the treatment of xerostomia is due to an increase in the production of non-stimulated saliva and there is nothing in the prior art to suggest that this will prevent any urogenital mucosal disease from occurring, especially when no salivary glands are present in the urogenital tract.

Surprisingly, the composition of the present invention comprising olive oil, TMG and xylitol is useful for the prevention and/or treatment of diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa. Particular and preferred embodiments of diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa are those described above and are applicable to all aspects of the invention.

TMG has a penetration protecting effect and no surfactant effect. It should not be confused with cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) as this is a commonly used detergent with surfactant action in oral hygiene products. In the compositions of the invention, all detergents are excluded, especially considering that this group of patients includes challenges for mucosal integrity, in which case the detergent is completely harmful. Thus, in a particular embodiment, the composition of the invention according to any of the embodiments of the invention does not comprise any detergent. Thus, the composition of the invention does not comprise sodium lauryl sulphate, acyl sarcosinates, CAPB or detergents commonly used in hygiene products, preferably does not comprise sodium lauryl sulphate, acyl sarcosinates and/or CAPB.

In a particular embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the composition of the invention comprises from 0.1% to 5% by weight of olive oil, preferably from 0.2% to 4% by weight of olive oil, more preferably from 0.2% to 2.5% by weight of olive oil.

All percentages given herein are in weight/weight (w/w) of the total composition, unless otherwise indicated.

In a particular embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the composition of the invention comprises 0.1 to 10 wt.% TMG, preferably 1.5 to 6 wt.%, more preferably 2 to 4 wt.%.

In a particular embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the composition of the invention comprises 1 to 50% by weight xylitol, preferably 1 to 30% by weight, more preferably 1 to 15% by weight, even more preferably 10% by weight.

In a preferred embodiment, the composition of the invention comprises 0.2 to 4% by weight of olive oil, 1.5 to 6% by weight of TMG and 1 to 30% by weight of xylitol.

In another preferred embodiment, the composition of the invention comprises 0.2 to 2.5% by weight of olive oil, 2 to 4% by weight of TMG and 1 to 15% by weight of xylitol.

As shown in the examples, a composition comprising amounts of olive oil, TMG and xylitol within the above-mentioned ranges is very effective in treating diseases affecting the urogenital mucosa, such as GS. In another preferred embodiment, the composition of the invention comprises olive oil, TMG and xylitol in the amounts defined in any one of the formulations described in the examples.

In a particular embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the olive oil is extra virgin olive oil. In another particular embodiment, the composition does not comprise any other vegetable oil than essential oil (essential oil). In this way, the use of lower quality oils (e.g. palm oil) is avoided, as the use of these oils has recently been associated with a highly significant increase and size of human oral cancer metastases.

In a particular embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the composition comprises an antioxidant, preferably a natural antioxidant. In particular, the antioxidant is selected from tocopheryl acetate, vitamin C, hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol, oleuropein and mixtures thereof. Interestingly, hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol and oleuropein enhanced the anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant activity of olive oil and appeared to be able to stabilize the composition (i.e. reduce or even eliminate the need for additional preservatives, which would make the formulation more acceptable to the subject). Thus, in a preferred embodiment, the composition comprises hydroxytyrosol and/or tyrosol and/or oleuropein, preferably hydroxytyrosol, tyrosol and oleuropein.

In another particular embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the composition of the invention further comprises one or more components selected from the group consisting of viscosity controlling agents, humectants, preservatives, pH adjusting agents, sweeteners, proteolytic enzymes, emulsifiers, essential oils, healing agents (cicatrizing), flavors (aroma), antioxidants, animal and/or vegetable gelatins, vegetable fibers, excipients and mixtures thereof.

Preferably, the composition of the invention according to any one of the preceding embodiments comprises a healing agent, an antioxidant, a buffering agent, a preservative, a humectant and a solvent (preferably water); and optionally a rheological agent and/or an emulsifier. In a particular embodiment according to any of the embodiments disclosed in this paragraph, the composition comprises a sweetener, a flavorant, an essential oil, a plant fiber, an animal and/or plant gelatin, a proteolytic enzyme, or a combination thereof.

In another preferred embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the composition of the invention does not comprise a perfume, an essential oil, an abrasive, a fluoride source or a proteolytic enzyme. This embodiment contributes to patient tolerance.

These other components of the compositions of the present invention are well known to those skilled in the art, and non-limiting examples of such compounds are as follows. In a particular embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the compounds are selected from the examples given below.

Any rheological agent known in the art may be used as the viscosity control agent. In particular, the rheological agent may be selected from gum arabic, tragacanth gum, xanthan gum, carboxymethylcellulose, carbomer-type polymers, pectins, mucins (mucines) and mixtures thereof.

Any humectant known in the art may be used in the compositions of the present invention. In particular, the humectant may be selected from glycerol, propylene glycol, sorbitol and mixtures thereof, preferably glycerol.

Among the preservatives that may be used in the compositions of the present invention, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, benzoic acid, diazolidinyl urea, imidazolidinyl urea (imidazolilinyl urea), sodium methyl paraben (sodium methylparaben), sodium propyl paraben (sodium propylparaben), and mixtures thereof are preferred.

In the compositions of the present invention, any pH adjusting agent (also known as a buffer) known in the art may be used. In particular, the pH adjusting agent may be selected from lactic acid, lactate, citric acid, citrate, malic acid and salts thereof, sodium hydroxide, potassium phosphate, sodium phosphate, potassium pyrophosphate, sodium pyrophosphate and mixtures thereof.

Any sweetener known in the art may be used in the compositions of the present invention. In particular, the sweetener may be selected from maltitol, isomalt, mannitol, lactitol, sodium saccharin, acesulfame potassium, aspartame (aspartame), cyclamate (cyclamate), thaumatin (tamatin), sucralose, stevia (estevia rebaudiana), neohesperidin DC and mixtures thereof.

Proteolytic enzymes (e.g., papain) can also be incorporated into the compositions of the invention. This may be useful when there is damage to the mucosa as it helps to clear debris and reduce dead cells leading to accelerated mucosal rupture.

Any suitable emulsifier known in the art may be used in the compositions of the present invention. In particular, the emulsifier may be selected from polyethylene glycol (PEG)40 hydrogenated castor oil, lecithin and mixtures thereof.

As mentioned above, the compositions of the present invention may incorporate essential oils, such as parsley seed oil and/or citron oil (citrus medica oil).

Any healing agent known in the art may be used in the compositions of the present invention, particularly a healing agent selected from the group consisting of allantoin, D-panthenol, calcium pantothenate and mixtures thereof.

The compositions of the present invention may comprise animal and/or vegetable gelatin, such as bovine gelatin, fish gelatin, algal gelatin (algae gelatin), and mixtures thereof.

The compositions of the present invention may also contain a flavor such as citron.

In another particular embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the composition of the invention does not comprise any additional active ingredient. In particular, it does not contain honey and/or propolis.

The composition contains all the ingredients necessary to provide the desired organoleptic and rheological form, according to the desired appearance/formulation.

Preferably, the pH of the composition of the invention is between 3.5 and 6.5, preferably between 3.5 and 4.5. Preferably, water is used as solvent, especially in the case of liquid and dough-gel preparations.

Aqueous compositions are preferred in the treatment of the diseases of the invention, thus reducing the need for emulsifiers. Thus, in a preferred embodiment according to any one of the embodiments of the first aspect of the present invention, the composition is an aqueous gel and it does not comprise an emulsifier.

In a particular embodiment, the compositions of the invention are formulated as solutions, gels, topical solutions, topical ointments, topical gels, with or without an applicator. In addition, the composition is formulated as a vaginal ovule (vaginal ovule). In addition, a single dose presentation of the composition of the invention may be used (e.g., a single dose (monodosis) vaginal ovule).

In any case, the skilled person will formulate the composition of the invention in any suitable way that allows for simple use in the prevention and/or treatment of the diseases of the invention.

The compositions of the invention should be used daily for the duration of the disease of the invention and for at least two weeks after sign (sign) and cessation of symptoms.

A preferred dosing regimen for treating the disorders of the invention is to apply the composition of the invention vaginally, preferably using an applicator, or as a single dose vaginal ovule. Thus, can be easily applied to the affected part.

Preferably, the dose per administration is 2.5-5 mL. More preferably, the composition is administered before falling asleep, preferably before lying down. As shown in the examples, once daily administration is sufficient to achieve successful results. Thus, in a particular embodiment, the composition is administered once daily.

In a particular embodiment of the invention according to any one of the embodiments of the first aspect of the invention, the dosing regimen is the regimen described in the examples below.

According to the inventionSecond aspect of the inventionTo the use of a composition comprising olive oil, TMG and xylitol for the preparation of a medicament for the prevention and/or treatment of medical disorders affecting the urogenital mucosa.

The specific and preferred embodiments of the compositions and diseases of the invention described for the first aspect of the invention apply to the second aspect of the invention.

According to the inventionThird aspect of the inventionRelates to a method of treating a medical disorder affecting the urogenital mucosa in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising olive oil, TMG and xylitol.

The specific and preferred embodiments of the compositions and diseases of the invention described for the first aspect of the invention apply to the third aspect of the invention. The subject is male or female, preferably female.

In a particular embodiment of the third aspect of the invention, the method of treating a disease affecting the urogenital mucosa in a subject in need thereof comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a composition of the invention as defined in any of the embodiments of the first aspect of the invention, the administration to the subject being initiated upon the appearance of the first signs and symptoms. The administration is daily, at least once daily, preferably once daily. In a preferred embodiment according to any of the preceding embodiments, the dosage per administration is from 2.5mL to 5mL, with or without the use of an applicator. More specifically, the compositions are administered in the vagina and/or vulva.

In a preferred embodiment of any of the preceding embodiments according to the third aspect of the present invention, the composition is formulated as a gel, more preferably a topical gel, or as a vaginal ovule, more preferably a single dose vaginal ovule. More preferably, the composition is administered before sleep, preferably before lying down.

In a preferred embodiment, the dosage regimen of the composition of the invention is as described in any of the examples below.

When the disease of the invention is GS, and the GS is due to cancer treatment, the administration of the composition of the invention is administered for the entire duration of the cancer treatment, and more preferably for at least two weeks after the end of the cancer treatment.

According to the inventionFourth aspect of the inventionRelates to a method for preventing a medical disorder affecting the urogenital mucosa of a subject, the method comprising administering to the subject a prophylactically effective amount of a composition comprising olive oil, TMG and xylitol.

The specific and preferred embodiments of the compositions and diseases of the invention described for the first aspect of the invention apply to the fourth aspect of the invention. The subject is male or female, preferably female.

In a particular embodiment of the method of the fourth aspect of the invention, administration to the subject is started as soon as possible:

-when the disease is GS that occurs as a result of cancer treatment, after being diagnosed with cancer and knowing when cancer treatment is initiated, and at least 24 hours before initiating tumor treatment;

when GS is due to peri-menopause, postmenopause, after the first symptoms of menopause are noted; or

After ovariectomy.

When the disease is GS due to cancer treatment, the composition should be administered throughout the cancer treatment, preferably without stopping administration between treatment cycles.

In a particular embodiment of the fourth aspect of the invention, the composition is administered daily, at least once daily, preferably once daily. More specifically, the composition is administered before sleep, preferably before lying down. In a preferred embodiment according to any one of the preceding embodiments, the dose per administration is from 2.5mL to 5 mL. The composition is administered with or without an applicator.

In a preferred embodiment of any of the preceding embodiments according to the fourth aspect of the invention, the composition is formulated as a gel, more preferably a topical gel, or a vaginal ovule, more preferably a single dose vaginal ovule.

Examples

Specific embodiments of the present invention for illustrating the invention without limiting the scope thereof are described in detail below.

Example 1: study of prevention of GS

1.1 purpose and Subjects

The aim of this study was to compare the clinical efficacy of the composition according to the invention (i.e. the composition comprising xylitol, olive oil and TMG) with a non-effective control composition without any of the said ingredients in GS patients, in particular patients with GS after tumour treatment. The specific GS diseases analyzed were discomfort/pain in the vaginal and vulvar regions and vaginal secretions.

20 patients were enrolled in the study and randomized into 2 groups.

1.2 inclusion and exclusion criteria

Incorporation

Patients complaining of vaginal secretions and discomfort/pain in the vaginal and vulvar regions following breast cancer treatment.

Exclusion

Patients who used the test product before the study began were excluded from participation. Those patients who did not meet inclusion criteria were excluded from the study.

1.3 formulation and study design

Two different compositions were tested:

composition a (invention): contains 0.5% olive oil, 4.0% TMG and 10% xylitol.

Composition B (no-effective control): comprising the same excipients as in composition a, but without the active ingredient.

This study was crossover so each woman used two compositions that were randomly assigned.

Between the administration of one composition and the next, elution was performed for one week.

The product was packaged in a white test tube labeled with the patient number. The contents are stored in a closed envelope and are only opened during data processing.

Each symptom (complaint) was evaluated by a VAS (visual analogue scale) 100mm long.

For each patient, VAS values resulting from vaginal secretions and vaginal discomfort/pain were obtained on four different days:

day 0: at the beginning of the study.

Day 8: after the first treatment stage.

Day 15: after the elution phase.

Day 22: after a second treatment period.

In all cases, the product was applied vaginally in the form of a liquid gel using an applicator, at a dose of 5 mL. The patient was administered 5mL daily in the evening before going to bed for one week.

1.4 results and conclusions

There were two groups in this study, but these were not considered when describing the results. The results of 20 patients are shown in tables 1 and 2.

Vaginal secretion

The average results obtained after using the composition of the invention or the ineffective control composition are shown in table 1.

Vaginal discomfort/pain

The average results obtained after using the composition of the invention or the ineffective control composition are shown in table 2:

as shown in tables 1 and 2, in a group of 20 women, when vaginally administered once daily for one week, the composition according to the invention significantly reduced vaginal discomfort/pain (p <0.000) and vaginal secretions (p <0.000) compared to the ineffective control composition.

Example 2: comparative study of treatment of GS

2.1 purpose, subject and formulation

The aim of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy of the composition according to the invention (i.e. containing xylitol, olive oil and TMG as active ingredients) with a composition containing only olive oil as active ingredient in patients with GS, in particular in patients with GS after tumour treatment. The specific GS diseases analyzed were discomfort/pain in the vaginal and vulvar regions and vaginal secretions.

For the purposes of the study, 9 patients were included in the study. Patients were randomized into two groups (4 patients in one group and 5 patients in the other).

2.2 inclusion and exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria

Patients complaining of vaginal secretions and discomfort/pain in the vaginal and vulvar regions following breast cancer treatment.

Exclusion criteria

Patients who did not meet inclusion criteria were excluded from the study.

2.3 formulation and study design

Two different compositions were tested.

Composition a (invention) comprising 0.5% olive oil, 4.0% TMG and 10% xylitol.

Composition B (olive oil), containing 0.5% olive oil, without TMG and xylitol.

This study was crossover so each woman used two compositions that were randomly assigned.

Between the administration of one composition and the next, elution was performed for one week.

The product was packaged in a white test tube labeled with the patient number. The contents are stored in a closed envelope and are only opened during data processing.

Each symptom was evaluated by a VAS 100mm long.

For each patient, VAS values resulting from vaginal secretions and vaginal discomfort/pain were obtained on four different days:

day 0: at the beginning of the study.

Day 8: after the first treatment stage.

Day 15: after the elution phase.

Day 22: after a second treatment period.

In all cases, the product was applied vaginally in the form of a liquid gel using an applicator, at a dose of 5 mL. The patient was administered 5mL daily in the evening before going to bed for one week.

2.4 results and conclusions

There were two groups in the study, but these were not considered when describing the results.

Vaginal secretion

The average results after using the composition of the invention or the olive oil composition are shown in table 3:

vaginal discomfort/pain

The average results obtained after using the composition of the invention or the olive oil composition are shown in table 4:

as shown in tables 3 and 4, in a 9-woman group, when vaginally administered once a day for one week, the composition of the present invention significantly reduced vaginal secretion (p ═ 000.3) and vaginal discomfort/pain (p ═ 0.01) compared to a composition containing only 0.5% olive oil as an active ingredient.