Method for treatment of idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IIBD)
US5599795A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 1994 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2014 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K45/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A new method for the prevention and treatment of Idiopathic inflammatory Bowel Disease (IIBD), including Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, in human patients is provided. The key steps include sterilizing the intestinal tract with multiple antibiotics to kill the pre-existing bacterial flora, and replacing the latter with different, select, well-characterized bacteria taken from normal humans. The new microflora serve to generate more normal metabolic and immune responses, remitting thereby the IIBD.
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