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Treatment and prevention of oral mucositis with growth factors

US5102870A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 1989
Grant dateApr 7, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided of preventing and treating chemotherapy or radiotherapy induced oral mucositis in a mammal by administering an effective dose of a growth factor, such as TGF-.alpha.. The growth factor may be used alone or in combination with other growth factors. Typically the effective dose is within the range of about 0.01-100 .mu.g/dose, administered 2-4 times daily.

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