Review: green mussel extract has anti-inflammatory activity. - GreenMedInfo Summary
Abstract Title:
Anti-inflammatory effects of a stabilized lipid extract of Perna canaliculus (Lyprinol).
Abstract Source:
Allerg Immunol (Paris). 2000 Sep;32(7):272-8. PMID: 11094640
Article Affiliation:
University of California, USA.
Abstract:
A lipid-rich extract, prepared by supercritical fluid (CO2) extraction of freeze-dried stabilized NZ green-lipped mussel powder (Lyprinol) has shown significant anti-inflammatory (AI) activity when given to animals and humans. When treated p.o. with Lyprinol, Wistar and Dark Agouti rats developed neither adjuvant-induced polyarthritis or collagen(II)-induced auto-allergic arthritis. This was achieved with doses
Article Published Date : Sep 01, 2000
Study Type : Review
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Diseases : Arthritis : CK(2971) : AC(597), Asthma : CK(1807) : AC(330), Rheumatoid Arthritis : CK(1140) : AC(209)
Pharmacological Actions : Leukotriene B4 downregulation : CK(13) : AC(4), Prostaglandin PGE2 downregulation : CK(187) : AC(83)
Additional Keywords : NSAID Alternatives : CK(11) : AC(2)
