A COMPOSITION FOR TREATING OR PREVENTING ANGIOSTENOSIS AND RESTENOSIS COMPRISING GLUCOSAMINE AND DERIVATIVES THEREOF

摘要

PURPOSE: A glucosamine or derivative thereof is provided to prevent or treat angiostenosis and restenosis and to treat heart diseases without surgery. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing or treating angiostenosis and restenosis contains glucosamine, glucosamine derivative, or salt thereof. The glucosamine derivative is a compound of chemical formula 2. In chemical formula 2, R is acyl group of 2-18 carbon atoms or straight or branched alkyl group of 1-5 carbon atoms. The composition containing glucosamine is administered for preventing or treating angiosternosis and restenosis. The glucosamine or glucosamine derivative is administered through oral or parenteral route. The glucosamine or glucosamine derivative is topically administered to a blood vessel.