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Method of treating rheumatoid arthritis with type II collagen

US5399347A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 25, 1992
Grant dateMar 21, 1995
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Expiry dateSep 25, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2039/543
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method and pharmaceutical formulations for the treatment of autoimmune arthritis and animal models therefore in mammals, including humans, by the oral, enteral or by-inhalation administration of whole collagen protein or biologically active peptide fragments of collagen.

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