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Enteral nutritional product for patients undergoing radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy

US5547927A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1993
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA23V2002/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An enteral nutritional product has been formulated for persons who are currently undergoing radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy. The nutritional product has a protein system which includes a soy protein hydrolysate. The nutritional product is very low in folic acid, contains .beta.-carotene, and has a ratio of n-6 to n-3 fatty acids that is in the range of about 1.3:1 to 2.5:1.

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