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Natriuretic hormone

US5106630A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1990
Grant dateApr 21, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/56
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A purified naturally occurring natriuretic compound, identified as Natriuretic Hormone, and a method for isolation of the compound. The natriuretic compound has a molecular weight of about 360, a molecular formula of C.sub.21 H.sub.28 O.sub.5 and with a steroidal nucleus. The compound is useful as a diuretic in the treatment of diseases such as heart disease and hypertension.

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