摘要 |
The invention concerns fractions from echinoderms of the class Holothuroidea (sea cucumber) that can be used directly as active therapeutic agents or as raw materials in producing biologically active derivatives thereof. The fractions can be used alone or in combination and are derived from a) the epithelial layer, free of muscle and collagenous tissues, b) the isolated flower, or c) the whole body wall substantially free muscle, viscera and flower. The invention also concerns processes for obtaining these fractions that involve the use of thermal/mechanical and/or enzymatic means.
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