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US Patent 6703370 - Use of ribose to treat fibromyalgia
US Patent Issued on March 9, 2004
Estimated Patent Expiration Date:
October 26, 2020Estimated 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.
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October 26, 2020Estimated 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.AbstractThe present invention relates to methods and compositions comprising ribose for the treatment of fibromyalgia syndrome. The methods and compositions of the invention are especially suitable for oral administration and are useful for alleviating the symptoms of pain, fatigue, and irritable bowel syndrome in fibromyalgia syndrome.Other References
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