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Lactoferrin in the reduction of circulating cholesterol, vascular inflammation, atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease

US7026295B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 4, 2003
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/40
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods of using lactoferrin (LF) to reduce circulating levels of cholesterol and vascular inflammation, in order to treat, prevent or reduce the incidence of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease.

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