EGG ANTI-INFLAMMATORY COMPOSITION, METHOD OF ISOLATION AND USE

摘要

The invention is directed to an anti-inflammatory composition obtained from the eggs of an avian that has been hyperimmunized with one or more antigens, and, in particular, bacterial antigens. The invention is further directed to an egg or egg product comprising effective amounts of the anti-inflammatory composition. The invention is also directed to a method for isolating the anti-inflammatory composition. The invention is finally directed to methods of treating inflammation using the anti-inflammatory composition and/or egg or egg products comprising effective amounts of the anti-inflammatory composition.