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Metal protoporphyrins in the control of tryptophan metabolism

US4619923A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 1985
Grant dateOct 28, 1986
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/40
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Method of controlling the rate of tryptophan metabolism in the liver of humans by parenteral administration of tin or chromium protoporphyrin to increase the rate, and the administration of cobalt protoporphyrin to decrease the rate.

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