Inventors:
Isaac Eliaz - San Rafael CA
Michael McCulloch - San Anselmo CA
Assignee:
Econugenics, Inc. - San Rafael CA
International Classification:
A61K 31732, A61K 31734
Abstract:
A method for binding tumor emboli circulating in the blood of mammals is provided by oral or intravenous administration of a modified alginate, prepared from alginic acid by thermal degradation/hydrolysis or enzymatic degradation. The modified alginate has a molecular weight of no more than 40,000 daltons, and is water soluble.