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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 05, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 09, 2008
Applicant:
Xingen Lei, Ithaca, NY (US);
Inventor:
Xingen Lei, Ithaca, NY (US);
Assignee:
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 38/46 (2006.01); A61K 33/24 (2006.01); A61K 31/28 (2006.01); C12N 9/16 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The invention relates to methods of increasing bone strength in an animal, preferably a mammal. In one aspect, the methods provided by the invention involve administering to the animal strontium and a phytase enzyme. In another aspect, methods are provided for treating or preventing osteoporosis in a subject, the method comprising administering to said individual a phytase enzyme and strontium. Also encompassed are animal feed compositions comprising a phytase enzyme and supplemental strontium and a dietary supplement composition for administration to a human, the composition comprising a phytase enzyme and supplemental strontium.