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Nitric oxide synthase inhibitors for inhibiting the production of airway mucas

US5859058A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 1997
Grant dateJan 12, 1999
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The use of an NO synthase inhibitor, for example L-NMMA, in inhibiting the production of airway mucus secretion, e.g., in cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis and emphysema, is disclosed.

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