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Continuous low-dose administration of parathyroid hormone or its agonist

US5747456A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1996
Grant dateMay 5, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07K14/635
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of promoting bone formation in a human patient, which includes the step of administering continuously to the patient parathyroid hormone or its agonist for a period of at least one month at a dosage between 10 and 400 units/24 hrs. Also disclosed are novel parathyroid hormone agonists.

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