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US 4,537,878 AGranted
Process for using endogenous enkephalins and endorphins to stimulate the immune system
AssigneeTNI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorNicholas P. Plotnikoff
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Abstract
A process of stimulating and promoting the natural immune system (T cells and NK cells) resisting and inhibiting the growth of tumorous cells as well as resisting infections (virus bacteria, and fungi) is disclosed. Endogenous endorphins are disclosed as the agent for stimulating the immune system.
Claims11
A process for stimulating the T-cell and NK cell immune activity comprising the step of administering in vivo an endogenous endorphin.
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