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Method of augmenting soft tissue in mammals

US5712252A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 8, 1996
Grant dateJan 27, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/1709
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of augmenting soft tissue in a mammal which includes injecting keratin into the soft tissue. The method of the present invention may be used to treat incontinence and vesicoureteral reflux.

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