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Composition and method for supporting bone marrow transplantation

US5186931A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 1989
Grant dateFeb 16, 1993
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/54
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition and a method for supporting bone marrow transplantation are disclosed. The composition comprises a therapeutically acceptable amount of human B cell differentiation factor, or its biological equivalent, optionally in combination with an auxiliary agent selected from IL-1, IL-3, IL-4, IL-5, G-CSF, GM-CSF, and M-CSF. The composition also promotes the proliferation of hematopoietic cells in vitro.

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