Ganoderma lucidum spores for treatment of autoimmune diseases

Details Ganoderma lucidum spores for treatment of autoimmune diseases Ganoderma lucidum spores for treatment of autoimmune diseases

2005-05-17

2005-05-17

Tate, Christopher R. (Department: 1654)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

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C514S885000

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06893641

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a method for treating a mammal with immunological disorders, particularly autoimmune disease, and most preferably systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The method includes oral administration of germination activatedGanoderma lucidumspores (“GLSs”) to the mammal. Additionally, a corticosteroid, such as prednisolone, can be co-administered with the GLSs to the mammal to achieve synergistic effect of treatment.

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