Neurotrophic factor
US5441937A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 1994 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S530/848
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Novel neurotrophic factor compositions are provided, obtained from lung tissue. The factors are found to be active on parasympathetic ganglion neurons enhancing acetylcholine activity. The compositions find use in the treatment of a number of eye disorders.
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