| 20090181467 | Method of assessing and of activating the alternative cellular energy (ACE) pathway in the therapy of diseases - Alternative cellular energy pigments (ACE-pigments) provide a source of cellular energy other than that provided through the oxidative metabolism of foods, or in the case of plants and certain bacteria, through the process of photosynthesis. In some patients, ACE pigments exist in a form that can be further energized or activated using ultraviolet (UV) light, especially if the reaction is initially triggered by the presence of suitable dyes, such as neutral red. A method is described to assess the energy status of the ACE pathway in an individual or animal and also a method that involves the use of UV light in conjunction with a suitable dye, for activating the pathway in those individuals or animals in which the pathway is not fully charged. Kits for these purposes are also described. | 07-16-2009 |
