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Use of M-CSF to improve lipoprotein cholesterol profiles

US5021239A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1988
Grant dateJun 4, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2008

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are presented for improving the lipoprotein cholesterol profile of a mammal. Methods are also presented for removing atherosclerotic lesions from a mammal that has such lesions. The methods comprise administering to the mammal a therapeutic amount of an M-CSF protein in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

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