Macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition and/or composition promoting cytokine production in macrophages
US8802433B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 3, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12R2001/645
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a highly effective macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition and/or composition promoting cytokine production in macrophages using an active component derived from natural products. A culture obtained by culturing microorganisms belonging to the genus Aureobasidium (Aureobasidium sp.) is used as the active component of the macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition and/or composition promoting cytokine production in macrophages. By means of the macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition and/or composition promoting cytokine production in macrophages, macrophage phagocytosis can be activated, and cytokine production in macrophages can be promoted. In particular, a macrophage phagocytosis-activating composition can activate the phagocytosis of cancer cells or cells damaged or destroyed by anticancer drugs.
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