New cigarette filter containing alginite

Abstract

The invention relates to a cigarette filter. In particular, the present invention relates to a new cigarette filter, in which materials of natural origin are used that have not been applied in this special field before. More particularly, the present invention relates to a cigarette filter, which can be used for adsorbing the toxic components of cigarette smoke, and lowering the tissue damage triggered by cigarette smoke on the respiratory organs, the cardiovascular system and the mucosa. Especially the present invention relates to a cigarette filter containing alginite.

1 . Use of alginite for the filtering of cigarette smoke. 
     
     
         2 . The use according to  claim 1  wherein the alginite is used in cigarette filters 
     
     
         3 . Use of alginite for the preparation of cigarette filters 
     
     
         4 . The use of  claim 2  wherein alginite is used alone or in combination with other substances used in cigarette filters for reducing the harmful effects of cigarette smoke. 
     
     
         5 . The use of  claim 4  wherein the other substances are selected from the group consisting of activated carbon or grape components. 
     
     
         6 . The use of  claim 5  wherein the other substance is activated carbon. 
     
     
         7 . The use of  claim 5  where the other substance is/are grape component(s). 
     
     
         8 . The use according to  claim 7  wherein the grape components are in the form of grape pip and skin grist. 
     
     
         9 . Alginite for use in reducing the risk of damages of cigarette smoke in human. 
     
     
         10 . Alginite for use of  claim 9  wherein the alginite is used in the form of cigarette filters containing alginite. 
     
     
         11 . Alginite for the use according to  claim 9  wherein reducing the risk of damages means less ROS in saliva. 
     
     
         12 . Alginite for the use according to  claim 9  wherein reducing the risk of damages means less ROS in serum. 
     
     
         13 . Alginite for the use according to  claim 9  wherein reducing the risk of damages means less damage to epithelial cells. 
     
     
         14 . Alginite for the use according to  claim 9  wherein reducing the risk of damages means less damage to endothelial cells. 
     
     
         15 . Alginite for the use according to  claim 9  wherein reducing the risk of damages means higher glutathione level. 
     
     
         16 . Alginite for the use according to  claim 9  wherein reducing the risk of damages means less damage in lung tissues. 
     
     
         17 . Alginite for the use according to  claim 9  wherein reducing the risk of damages means less inflammation in lung tissues.