申请人:PLANTE PAUL RONALD
公开号:US20140186306A1
公开(公告)日:2014-07-03
The invention relates to novel AMPK agonist containing compositions that are adapted for localised use in treating inflammation and/or pain due to disease or injury in a human or animal. The novel compositions of the invention are useful in the treatment of a variety of conditions including osteoarthritis (OA), synovitis, tendonitis, desmitis; cystitis, osteitis and laminitis. Routes of administration include intra-articular, direct injection into tissues, instillation, retrograde perfusion and topical. AMPK agonists which can be used include AICAR, metformin, phenformin, A-769662, resveratrol, berberine and polyphenols.