Methods of maintaining and improving muscle function
US9844531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23V2200/316
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods of decreasing muscle function decline and improving muscle function in a subject are provided. The methods utilize an effective amount of epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCg) to increase the level of muscle vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF), to decrease myostatin levels, or both, and thereby decrease muscle function decline or improve muscle function. The EGCg may be provided as part of a nutritional composition.
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