Uses of FU-LING (Poria cocos) extract and tumulosic acid in protecting muscles
US11369651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K31/191
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for protecting muscles, comprising administering to a subject in need an effective amount of a FU-LING (Poria cocos) extract, tumulosic acid and/or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt of tumulosic acid. In particular, the method of the present invention is for protecting muscle cells against injury, promoting regeneration and repair of muscle, regulating, treating and/or delaying muscle atrophy (especially caused by aging, diseases, and cachexia), or helping normal muscle contraction, maintaining normal muscle physiology, maintaining normal neuromuscular function, maintaining normal energy metabolism, or enhancing energy level.
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