Treatment of Helicobacter with isothiocyanates
AssigneeBrassica Foundation for Chemoprotection Research, Inc.
InventorJed W. Fahey
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Abstract
The present invention relates to methods of preventing or inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter through the use of a composition that comprises a glucosinolate, an isothiocyanate or a derivative or metabolite thereof. The present invention also relates to methods of preventing or treating persistent chronic gastritis, ulcers and/or stomach cancer in subjects at risk for, or in need of treatment thereof.
Claims43
A method of treating a subject having a Helicobacter infection, wherein said method consists essentially of administering an antibacterially effective amount of a food to said subject to treat a Helicobacter infection, said food comprising one or more of a glucosinolate or an isothiocyanate.
A method for inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter, wherein said method consists essentially of administering to said Helicobacter an antibacterially effective amount of a food for inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter, said food comprising one or more of a glucosinolate or an isothiocyanate.
A method of treating a subject having a Helicobacter infection, comprising administering an antibacterially effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition to said subject to treat a Helicobacter infection, said pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more of a glucosinolate or an isothiocyanate.
A method of inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter comprising administering to said Helicobacter an antibacterially effective amount of a pharmaceutical composition for inhibiting the growth of Helicobacter, said pharmaceutical composition comprising one or more of a glucosinolate or an isothiocyanate.
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