Review of Patents Based on Triterpene Glycosides of Sea Cucumbers

Abstract This review describes patents focusing on triterpene glycosides isolated from sea cucumbers (holothurians). Specifically, the chapter describes patented methods of sea cucumber-derived triterpene glycoside extractions, biologically active substances, and preparations thereof. The patents reviewed here several processes for isolating medically active triterpenoid glycoside fractions from sea cucumbers; and immunostimulatory and anti-inflammatory methods of their use; and compositions and methods for the prevention and treatment of cancer and other common diseases.