Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Carbohydrate doai
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-06
2005-09-06
Wilson, James O. (Department: 1623)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Carbohydrate doai
C536S123100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06939864
ABSTRACT:
Compositions comprising beta-glucan and ascorbic acid and methods of using the same to improve well-being of animals are provided. The combination of beta-glucan and ascorbic acid exhibit a synergistic effect on the well-being of animals.
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Eicher Susan Dee
Johnson Timothy Robert
McKee Carrie A.
Greenlee Winner and Sullivan P.C.
Krishnan Ganapathy
Purdue Research Foundation
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
Wilson James O.
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