Drugs of the deep: treasures of the sea yield some medical answers and hint at others. From: FDA Consumer | Date: January 1, 1998| Author: Henkel, John | COPYRIGHT 1998 U.S. Government Printing Office. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Companies are researching the potential of using sea-based products on a wide basis as initial research has been promising. The blood of horseshoe crabs is used to test for endotoxins and salmon calcitonin is used to prevent osteoporosis. Other research is described.

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