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Use of fibroblast growth factors to stimulate bone growth

US5656598A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1995
Grant dateAug 12, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S530/84
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides therapeutic compositions for the prevention and treatment of pathological conditions involving bone and dental tissue. The present invention also provides a method to promote bone repair and/or growth for the treatment of pathological conditions involving bone tissue, for example, osteoporosis, Paget's disease, osteopetrosis, and periodontal disease and fracture repair, and healing of bone defects by administering FGF-1 to an animal or human in need of such treatment.

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