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Method to reduce connective tissue destruction

US5258371A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1992
Grant dateNov 2, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2012

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

Abstract

Provided is a method of treating humans or animals suffering from a condition or disease characterized by excessive collagen destruction, which comprises administering to said human or animal an effective amount of a 12a-deoxytetracycline represented by the following general formula ##STR1## The method is effective in the treatment of various articular diseases characterized by excessive collagen destruction.

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