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Treatment for atherosclerosis and other cardiovascular and inflammatory diseases

US5792787A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateAug 11, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K31/55
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Dithiocarboxylates, and in particular, dithiocarbamates, block the induced expression of the endothelial cell surface adhesion molecule VCAM-1, and are therefor useful in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis, post-angioplasty restenosis, coronary artery diseases, and angina, as well as noncardiovascular inflammatory diseases that are mediated by VCAM-1.

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