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Methods of prevention of oral mucositis with transforming growth factor beta

US5817625A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 9, 1995
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 9, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/1841
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods of preventing oral mucositis in a subject susceptible to mucositis which comprises administering to the subject a prophylactically effective amount of Transforming Growth Factor Beta. Typically, administration is topical and initiated prior to anti-neoplastic therapy such as radiation treatment or chemotherapy. The invention is particularly suited for pediatric patients.

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