The present invention relates to a composition for preventing or treating immune diseases through the suppression of B cell activity induced by metformin. More particularly, the present invention relates to a composition comprising a metformin compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof as an active ingredient for preventing or treating immune diseases, wherein the composition is characterized by the suppression or reduction of B cell activity which is a cause of disease. The present ...

PURPOSE: A composition containing a Hericium erinaceum extract for preventing or treating brain damages is provided to suppress the apoptosis of nerve cells, and to be used as a material of functional health food. CONSTITUTION: A pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating brain damage contains a Hericium erinaceum extract as an active ingredient. The extract contains 40-250mg/kg of ethanol extract. The brain damage is epilepsy or seizure induced by pilocarpine. Health functional food ...

PURPOSE: A composition containing angiopoietin 1 for preventing or treating muscular atrophy or sarcopenia is provided to promote proliferation and differentiation of skeletal muscle cells and to improve intracellular calcium delivery ability. CONSTITUTION: A composition for preventing or treating muscular atrophy or sarcopenia contains angiopoietin 1 or a protein with a substantially identical physiological activity with angiopoietin 1. Angiopoietin 1 is derived from human body or a mouse. The ...

PURPOSE: An antioxidant-carrier complex using a copolymer is provided to enhance stability from outer environmental change and structural stability. CONSTITUTION: An antioxidant-carrier complex contains a carrier which is formed by self-assembly of a copolymer containing polyalkylene glycol and polyester

PURPOSE: A composition containing heme-iron for supplementing iron is provided to economically produce heme-iron or heme-iron extract. CONSTITUTION: A method for preparing heme-iron comprises: a step of culturing a microorganism which produces heme-iron

PURPOSE: A polysaccharide extracted from Capsosiphon fulvescens with anti-thrombotic effect and immunity is provided to produce a large amount of polysaccharide without side effects. CONSTITUTION: A polysaccharide having anti-thrombotic effect and immunity is isolated from Capsosiphon fulvescens. The polysaccharide is a soluble polysaccharide containing sulfate residue. The polysaccharide contains mannose and galactose as a main ingredient. A composition contains the polysaccharide as an active ...