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Method for treating hepatitis B carriers with minimal disease

US5308833A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 1992
Grant dateMay 3, 1994
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P1/16
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for treating minimal disease hepatitis B infection are disclosed. Minimal disease carriers are given thymosin .alpha.-1, or biologically active fragments or analogs thereof In this way, the indications of hepatitis B can be reduced or eliminated.

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