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Intramural delivery of nitric oxide enhancer for inhibiting lesion formation after vascular injury

US5861168A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1996
Grant dateJan 19, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K48/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Vessels suffering vascular injury from angioplasty are treated with L-arginine intramurally. The incidents associated with restenosis are substantially reduced providing for a reduced incidence of restenosis as a result of the injury.

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