Patent ID: 6919312
Filing Date: 2005-07-19
Classification: A61K,A61P,C07K

Abstract:
1. A method for enhancing the activity of a human osteoclastogenesis inhibitory factor (OCIF) protein said method comprising administering an effective amount of said human OCIF protein to a subject in need thereof in conjunction with an activity enhancing amount of a polysaccharide selected from the group consisting of: hyaluronic acid, chondroitin sulfate, dermatan sulfate, heparan sulfate, keratan sulfate, carrageenan, pectin, heparin, dextran, dextran sulfate, and sulfated glucan; wherein the activity of said human OCIF protein, administered with said polysaccharide, is enhanced relative to the activity of said human OCIF protein when administered in the absence of said polysaccharide.