Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Compositions for improving breast health in women
- Patent Title (中): 用于改善女性乳房健康的组合
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Application No.: US11117236Application Date: 2005-04-28
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Publication No.: US08663679B2Publication Date: 2014-03-04
- Inventor: Keith E. Rushlow , Robert A. Shalwitz , Terrence B. Mazer , Normanella T. Dewille , Tapas Das , Anand Seth
- Applicant: Keith E. Rushlow , Robert A. Shalwitz , Terrence B. Mazer , Normanella T. Dewille , Tapas Das , Anand Seth
- Applicant Address: US IL Abbott Park
- Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
- Current Assignee: Abbott Laboratories
- Current Assignee Address: US IL Abbott Park
- Agency: Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP
- Main IPC: A61K47/00
- IPC: A61K47/00 ; A61K31/20 ; A23L1/30 ; A61K38/00

Abstract:
Disclosed are compositions and corresponding methods for treating fibrocystic breast disease or other breast-related disease or condition. The compositions comprise, per serving or dose, from zero to about 400 μg selenium, from about 100 mg to about 6000 mg gamma linolenic acid, and about 0.15 mg to about 5 mg iodine, with nutritional embodiments further comprising one or more of protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals and providing from about 50 to about 1000 kcal of energy per severing or dose. Also disclosed are in-vitro studies showing that certain combinations of gamma linolenic acid, iodine, and/or selenium may 1) inhibit breast cancer or fibrocystic cell proliferation, 2) reinforce the function of tight junctions of endothelial cells and of mammary epithelial cells in estrogen-sensitive conditions, and 3) reduce the risk of vascular invasion by breast cancer cells.
Public/Granted literature
- US20060034944A1 Compositions for improving breast health in women Public/Granted day:2006-02-16
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