Patents Assigned to Lescarden Ltd.
  • Anti-tumor agent and method
    Patent number: 4822607
    Abstract: A method for treating carcinoma of the breast, carcinoma of the prostate, carcinoma of the colo-rectal area and carcinoma of the ovary having the properties of anaplasia, invasion and metastasis by administration of a granulated animal cartilage product or an aqueous extract thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1986
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: Lescarden Ltd.
    Inventors: Leslie L. Balassa, John F. Prudden
  • Method for treating progressive systemic sclerosis
    Patent number: 4444752
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for the treatment of progressive systemic sclerosis by the oral administration of a pharmaceutical formulation containing finely divided cartilage powder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 24, 1984
    Assignee: Lescarden Ltd.
    Inventor: John F. Prudden
  • Cartilage extraction processes and products
    Patent number: 4350682
    Abstract: A biologically active cartilage product is prepared by heating a mixture of crude animal or fish cartilage in water under pressure to form an aqueous cartilage extract, removing suspended matter from the extract and concentrating the extract under vacuum. The product may be dried to form a fine granular material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1982
    Assignee: Lescarden Ltd.
    Inventor: Leslie L. Balassa
  • Method for stimulating the production of immunoglobulin and total complement
    Patent number: 4212857
    Abstract: A method for stimulating the production of immunoglobulin and total complement in a manner by administering a liquid extract of essentially pure granulated cartilage material substantially free from adhering tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 15, 1980
    Assignee: Lescarden Ltd.
    Inventors: Leslie L. Balassa, John F. Prudden
  • Method and agent for treating inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract
    Patent number: 4006224
    Abstract: A method for alleviating inflammatory diseases of the gastro intestinal tract by administration of a composition containing a D-glucosamine salt of a pharmaceutically acceptable acid. The invention also pertains to a new mode of administering D-glucosamine for treatment of inflammatory disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1975
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1977
    Assignee: Lescarden Ltd.
    Inventor: John Fletcher Prudden
  • Method of treating degenerative joint afflictions
    Patent number: 3966908
    Abstract: A method for treating degenerative afflictions of the joints is described which comprises administering to a mammal suffering from a degenerative joint affliction an effective amount of a produce derived from granulated animal cartilage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 29, 1976
    Assignee: Lescarden Ltd.
    Inventor: Leslie L. Balassa