PROPHYLATIC AGENT FOR AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE
Provided is a prophylactic agent for an autoimmune disease, including a fraction of a milk-derived basic protein, lactoperoxidase, and lactoferrin as active ingredients. The agent can be taken on a daily basis, and even if it is taken over a long period of time, its safety is high, and hence, an autoimmune disease such as type I diabetes mellitus or rheumatoid arthritis, which could not be effectively prevented or treated by a conventional method, can be prevented.
1 . A prophylactic agent for an autoimmune disease, comprising a fraction of a milk-derived basic protein as an active ingredient.
2 . A prophylactic agent for an autoimmune disease according to claim 1 , wherein the milk-derived basic protein comprises lactoperoxidase and/or lactoferrin.
3 . A prophylactic agent for an autoimmune disease, comprising a fraction of a milk-derived basic protein as an active ingredient, wherein the autoimmune disease is type 1 diabetes mellitus.
4 . A prophylactic agent for an autoimmune disease according to claim 3 , wherein the milk-derived basic protein comprises lactoperoxidase.
5 . A prophylactic agent for an autoimmune disease, comprising a fraction of a milk-derived basic protein as an active ingredient, wherein the autoimmune disease is rheumatoid arthritis.
6 . A prophylactic agent for an autoimmune disease according to claim 5 , wherein the milk-derived basic protein comprises lactoperoxidase and/or lactoferrin.