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United States Patent 6,814,961
Jensen , et al. November 9, 2004
Method for enhancing stem cell trafficking

Abstract

Consumption of blue-green algae, or extracts thereof, enhances trafficking or homing of stem cells in animals by inducing a transient increase in the population of stem cells present in the animal's circulatory system. The animal may be healthy or suffering some disease or physiological condition.
Inventors: Jensen; Gitte S. (Port Dover, Ontario, CA), Drapeau; Christian (Keno, OR)
Appl. No.: 10/145,081
Filed: May 13, 2002

Current U.S. Class: 424/93.1 ; 424/195.17; 435/257.1; 435/946
Current International Class: A01N 63/00 (20060101); A01N 63/02 (20060101); C12N 1/12 (20060101); A01N 063/00 (); A01N 063/02 (); C12N 001/12 ()
Field of Search: 424/93.1,195.17 435/257.1,946
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