Method of treatment of HIV-seropositive individuals with dietary whey proteins
Patent 5456924 Issued on October 10, 1995. Estimated Expiration Date: October 10, 2012. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
424/535, Milk or colostrum (e.g., butter, whey, etc.)426/72, PRODUCT WITH ADDED VITAMIN OR DERIVATIVE THEREOF FOR FORTIFICATION514/2, Peptide containing (e.g., protein, peptones, fibrinogen, etc.) DOAI514/21Produced by or extracted from animal tissue
Undenatured whey protein concentrate is administered to HIV-seropositive individuals to elevate their blood mononuclear cells, glutathione (GSH) level, body weight and sense of well being. In addition T-helper cells concentration and their T-helper cells/T-suppressor cells ratio are slightly elevated.
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