Cartilage : a proven
Source of angiogenesis inhibitors
Cartilage is
an avascular tissue highly resistant to invasion by blood
vessels when compared to other tissues. The avascular property
of cartilage has prompted several laboratories to study the
biological potential of this tissue to inhibit blood vessel
formation.
High concentration of selected molecules
Cartilage accounts
for approximately 0.5% of the body weight in bovine species
whereas it is 6% in shark species. Shark cartilage is
therefore a privileged source of antiangiogenic factors.
The most advanced techniques of cellular and
molecular biology are used to prepare CarTCelI. Filtered
according to molecular weight, the molecules are concentrated
and presented under an easy-to-absorb liquid
formulation.
No reagent or solvent other than pure water is used in
the extraction procedure. The patented extraction method is
based strictly on physical processes.
Preservation of the
biological element integrity
During the manufacturing process, the active
constituents are selected which yield the desired
effect. Shark cartilage is not offered for its
calcium, phosphorus, mucopolysaccharides or inert substances,
but for its antiangiogenic properties.
Contrary to lyophilized or dehydrated products, the
active elements contained in CarTCelI are extracted at low
temperature (4°C / 40° F) | 
