Method and product using sturgeon notochord for alleviating the symptoms of arthritis
US6423347B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 3, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P19/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention provides a composition comprising notochord and extracts thereof in therapeutic amounts. The invention more specifically relates to a method of treating arthritis in mammals, more particularly rheumatoid arthritis in humans through the enteral administration of notochord, notochord extracts or mixtures thereof. In a preferred embodiment, collagen obtained from sturgeon is enterally administered to a human at from 1.0 &mgr;g to 1.05 gms per day.
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