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Use of polyacrylates to reduce proteolytic activity in the human intestinal tract

US5051253A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1989
Grant dateSep 24, 1991
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/78
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease which comprises administering to a patient an effective oral or rectal amount of a polyacrylate. There are also described compositions for use in the method.

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