Method and product using sturgeon notochord for alleviating the symptoms of arthritis
AssigneeAbbott Laboratories
InventorsSeiji Aoyagi, Stephen J. DeMichele, Paul W. Johns, Terrence B. Mazer
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Abstract
This invention provides a composition comprising notochord and extracts thereof in therapeutic amounts. The invention more specifically relates to a method of treating arthritis in mammals, more particularly rheumatoid arthritis in humans through the enteral administration of notochord, notochord extracts or mixtures thereof. In a preferred embodiment, collagen obtained from sturgeon is enterally administered to a human at from 1.0 .mu.g to 1.05 gms per day.
Claims8
A composition useful for oral consumption by mammals comprising at least one component which includes extracts of chordate notochord, wherein said extract is notochord glucosamine.
A solid dosage form useful for oral consumption by a mammal comprising a component selected from the group consisting of sturgeon notochord, extracts of sturgeon notochord, and mixtures thereof, wherein said solid dosage form is a tablet, pill, or capsule.
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