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Use of retinoic acid and analogs thereof to treat central neural apneas

US11045441B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2016
Grant dateJun 29, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/203
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Described is a method of inhibiting central apnea, central hypopnea or obstructive sleep apnea in a mammal. The method includes the step of administering to a mammal a central apnea inhibitory-effective, central hypopnea inhibitory-effective or obstructive sleep apnea inhibitory-effective amount of a composition comprising at least one retinoid or retinoid or retinoic acid receptor agonist.

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