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Method for reducing atherosclerotic lesions in a mammal

US5290549A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1992
Grant dateMar 1, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/193
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are presented for improving the lipoprotein cholesterol profile of a mammal. Methods are also presented for reducing or removing atherosclerotic lesions from a mammal that has such lesions. The methods comprise administering to the mammal a therapeutic amount of an M-CSF protein in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

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