Anti-inflammatory activity of phenethylisothiocyanate (PEITC) and the Barbarea verna seed preparation containing this compound
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1. A method of treating an inflammation-related disorder in a mammal comprising the step of:
- administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of phenethylisothiocyanate.
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The subject of this invention is the anti-inflammatory activity of a formulation of Barbarea verna (upland cress, early winter cress, or winter cress) seed preparation (BSP) containing phenethylisothiocyanate as its main active ingredient. BSP is a promising anti-inflammatory agent, which can be used for treatment of many inflammation-related conditions, including but not limited to rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, acute and chronic pains, lupus, irritable bowl disease, cancer and metabolic syndrome.
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1. A method of treating an inflammation-related disorder in a mammal comprising the step of:
administering to a subject a therapeutically effective amount of phenethylisothiocyanate. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
- 8. A composition comprising phenethylisothiocyanate, wherein said phenethylisothiocyanate has been prepared from a seed preparation fortified with seed essential oil.
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14. A composition comprising phenethylisothiocyanate, wherein said phenethylisothiocyanate has been prepared from a seed essential oil.
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