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Use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for treating and preventing innate immunity modification diseases

US7897579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2005
Grant dateMar 1, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/75
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to the use of a compound comprising D-mannoheptulose and/or perseitol for producing a drug for treating and/or preventing diseases related to the modification of an innate and/or acquired immunity by increasing the production of antimicrobial peptides, preferably hBD-2 without inducing inflammatory reactions, irritation or intolerance. Said compound can also comprise a peptidic avocado extract and/or a peptidic lupin extract.

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