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Therapeutic use of tin mesoporphyrin

US4692440A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1986
Grant dateSep 8, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2006

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

Abstract

Use of the novel compound tin mesoporphyrin and compositions containing it to inhibit heme metabolism in mammals, to control the rate of tryptophan metabolism in mammals, and to increase the rate at which heme is excreted by mammals.

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