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Innovative technique for immunosuppression involving administration of rapamycin loaded formed blood elements

US5547959A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1995
Grant dateAug 20, 1996
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2015

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

Abstract

This invention relates to a technique for treating a mammal with rapamycin which comprises removal of blood from the patient, treatment of the formed blood elements with rapamycin which binds rapidly and reversibly with erythrocytes, and returning the treated blood cells to the circulatory system of the patient for the treatment of any of the diseases, syndromes, conditions, or immune responses which respond to treatment with rapamycin. Alternatively, blood to be treated with rapamycin can be obtained from a hematologically compatible donor mammal.

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