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Multi-enzyme bioreactor therapy for cancer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-08-10
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Granted: 1990-09-11
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Expires: 2008-08-10
Abstract
Abstract A new therapy for cancer which involves removal from circulation of several nonessentials amino acids, some essential amino acids and folic acid simultaneously and continuously for long-term therapy is disclosed. The therapy uses extracorporeal blood circulation using a multi-enzyme bioreactor without any of the side effects associated with the direct intravenous infusion of these enzymes. The combined depletion of folates and essential and nonessential amino acids produces a synergistic effect in treating the cancerous tissue, and serves to minimize or reduce the adaptation process of cancer cells, especially over a longer range continuous therapy.
Inventors
- 👤 Udipi R. Shettigar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:06
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M1/00; A61M1/36; A61M1/3679
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A method of simultaneously depleting essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folate from a fluid comprising: shunting said fluid through means for altering the chemical structure of the essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates thus depleting said essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates from said fluid.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
51 words
A method of simultaneously depleting essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folate from a fluid comprising: shunting said fluid through means for altering the chemical structure of the essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates thus depleting said essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates from said fluid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said means for altering the chemical structure of the essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates is a bioreactor having an inlet for receiving a fluid containing essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates; a filter fiber bundle having at least one semipermeable fiber through which amino acids and folates may pass; a housing which forms a dialysate chamber; a solution contained within said dialysate chamber, said solution containing enzymes capable of altering said amino acids and folates; and an outlet for directing said fluid exterior said bioreactor.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of treating a cancer which is dependent on the presence of essential and nonessential amino acids and folates comprising: tapping into the circulatory system of an animal having the cancer with auxiliary circulatory path means; passing blood from the animal through means for altering the chemical structure of essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates, said means incorporated into said auxiliary circulatory path means; depleting a portion of the essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates contained within said blood by altering their chemical structures with enzymes; and returning the depleted blood to the circulatory system of the animal through the auxiliary circulatory path means.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
109 words
A method of treating a cancer which is dependent on the presence of essential and nonessential amino acids and folates comprising: tapping into the circulatory system of an animal having the cancer with auxiliary circulatory path means; passing blood from the animal through means for altering the chemical structure of essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates, said means incorporated into said auxiliary circulatory path means; depleting a portion of the essential amino acids, nonessential amino acids, and folates contained within said blood by altering their chemical structures with enzymes; and returning the depleted blood to the circulatory system of the animal through the auxiliary circulatory path means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method of claim 3 wherein said treatment is continuous and lasts at least two weeks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 4 wherein said blood is monitored to determine the status of health of the animal.
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