Methods and formulations for increasing intestinal function
AssigneeTechnion Research & Development Foundation Limited
InventorsIgor Sukhotnik, Naim Shehadeh, Raanan Shamir
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Abstract
A method for increasing intestinal function is provided. The method comprising orally and/or enterally administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of insulin, thereby increasing intestinal function.
Claims7
A method of increasing intestinal function in the small intestine in a subject suffering from chemotherapy-associated intestinal malfunction, comprising orally administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of insulin, thereby increasing the intestinal function of said subject, wherein about 4 u/Kg body weight of said insulin is administered per day.
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