Tau protein production accelerator, and therapeutic or preventive agent and therapeutic or preventive food composition for diseases caused by tau protein deficiency
US10398740B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K2236/15
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An object of the present invention is to provide: a Tau protein production accelerator containing a natural product as an active ingredient; a therapeutic or preventive agent for a disease caused by Tau protein deficiency; and a therapeutic or preventive food composition for a disease caused by Tau protein deficiency. Provided are: a Tau protein production accelerator containing a dry powder, ground product and/or extract of an earthworm as an active ingredient; a therapeutic or preventive agent for a disease caused by Tau protein deficiency; and a therapeutic or preventive food composition for a disease caused by Tau protein deficiency. The disease caused by Tau protein deficiency is preferably Alzheimer's disease.
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