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Methods of increasing 1-series PGs in the body

US4965075A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1988
Grant dateOct 23, 1990
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of influencing the 1-series/2-series PG balance in the body by administering a composition containing .gamma.-linolenic acid and/or dihomo-.gamma.-linolenic acid and assimilable copper compounds optionally with a diluent or carrier, the acids being as such or as derivatives convertible in the body thereto. The amounts of the acids or derivatives are 0.2 to 10 g (calculated as .gamma.-linolenic acid) and of copper compounds are 0.1 to 100 mg (calculated as copper).

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