Methods for treating disorders in which docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels are affected
AssigneeBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
InventorsSteven Freedman, Juan G. Alvarez
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Abstract
A method of treating disorders in which DHA levels are affected is described. The method includes administering to a subject suffering from the disorder a therapeutically affective amount of DHA. This method is particularly useful in treating subjects suffering from a disorder characterized by a defect in the CF gene, e.g., cystic fibrosis, or a chronic inflammatory disorder, e.g., ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, chronic pancreatitis, asthma, rheumatoid arthritis or chronic gastritis. A method of ameliorating affects of cystic fibrosis in a newborn and a method of increasing surfactant levels in a fetus are also described.
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A method of increasing surfactant levels in a fetus, comprising administering a therapeutic composition comprising an omega 3 fatty acid having 22-24 carbon atoms and 5 or more double bonds to a pregnant woman who may or may not be at risk for premature delivery such that the surfactant levels in the fetus are increased.
A method of increasing surfactant levels in a patient, comprising administering a therapeutic composition comprising an omega 3 fatty acid having 22-24 carbon atoms and 5 or more double bonds to a pregnant woman who may or may not be at risk for premature delivery such that the surfactant levels in the fetus are increased.
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