Megakaryocyte production
US5762920A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P37/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of increasing megakaryocyte production is disclosed. Such method comprises administering to a mammal a pharmaceutically effective amount of G-CSF and a pharmaceutically effective amount of IL-3 or GM-CSF, and optionally a pharmaceutically effective amount of IL-6. Another method comprises administering GM-CSF and IL-5. Also disclosed are compositions for use in increasing megakaryocyte production. A method of increasing blood platelet production is also disclosed. Such method comprises administering to a mammal a pharmaceutically effective amount of IL-6 and optionally a pharmaceutically effective amount of IL-3, G-CSF or GM-CSF. Also disclosed are compositions for use in increasing blood platelet production.
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