Method of treating or preventing endometriosis
US4758592A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2006 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Method of prevention or treatment of endometriosis wherein effective amounts of one or both of (i) gamma-linolenic acid and/or dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid and (ii) 18:4 n-3 and/or one or more of the metabolites of 18:4 n-3 (20:4 n-3, 20:5 n-3, 22:5 n-3 or 22:6 n-3) are administered against endometriosis as such or in the form of an ester, salt, amide or other derivative convertible in the body thereto, alone or in an acceptable pharmaceutical carrier or diluent.
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