METHOD OF USE OF FIVE AND FIFTEEN CARBON FATTY ACIDS

Title:

METHOD OF USE OF FIVE AND FIFTEEN CARBON FATTY ACIDS

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2004103307

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

According to the present invention, acquired metabolic derangements or fatty acid disorders in humans that are manifested by a deficiency in at least one enzyme involved in fatty acid metabolism are treated with a five carbon or a fifteen carbon fatty acid source. Rapid nutritional supplementation can also be provided to a mammalian cell by providing either a five carbon or fifteen carbon fatty acid source. Dietary formulations suitable for human consumption comprising either a five carbon fatty acid, a fifteen carbon fatty acid or triglycerides thereof is also disclosed.

Inventors:

ROE CHARLES R (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2004/015633

Publication Date:

June 02, 2005

Filing Date:

May 19, 2004

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Assignee:

BAYLOR RES INST (US)
ROE CHARLES R (US)

International Classes:

A61K31/20; A61K; (IPC1-7): A61K31/20

Foreign References:

US6740679B1

2004-05-25

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