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Composition for the treatment of osteoarthritis

US6492429B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2000
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P19/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Osteoarthritis is treated by a composition containing both apocynin and an inhibitor of inducible nitric oxide synthase such as curcumin. Further components such as boswellic acids, glucosamine, acetylcysteine and boron further enhance the beneficial effect of apocynin and curcumin.

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