Use of bromelain for the treatment of inflammatory diseases...

Details Use of bromelain for the treatment of inflammatory diseases... Use of bromelain for the treatment of inflammatory diseases...

2001-11-28

2010-06-08

Weber, Jon P (Department: 1657)

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Enzyme or coenzyme containing

Hydrolases

Reexamination Certificate

active

07731958

ABSTRACT:
The present application pertains to the use of bromelain preparing a medicament for increasing the IL-(8) level in an individual so as to reduce or prevent inflammation in said individual and as an adjuvant therapy during wound healing processes.

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