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Cardiopulmonary bypass and organ transplant using a potassium channel activator

US5643921A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 1990
Grant dateJul 1, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2010

Classification

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

Abstract

In accordance with the present invention novel methods for cardiopulmonary bypass and organ transplant, each employing a potassium channel activator, are disclosed. The use of a potassium channel activator has been found to reduce the damage or ischemia induced by the bypass and transplant procedures.

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