Free fatty acids for treatment or propyhlaxis of rheumatoid arthritis arthritis
US4843095A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jun 27, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2007 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P29/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Free fatty acids form fish oil, DHA and EPA, are useful in treating rheumatoid arthritis. The free fatty acids were an order of magnitude more effective in treating arthritis than unhydrolyzed fatty acids derived from fish oil.
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