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Method for controlling bleeding and microbial infections by administering thrombin, casein kinase II, and sphingosine

US5897860A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1996
Grant dateApr 27, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2400/04
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hemostatic composition comprising at least 0.1 NIH U/ml of thrombin, about 0.01 mU/ml of casein kinase II, and from 10 ng/ml to 100 ng/ml of sphingosine or a sphingosine derivative. The composition is effective in treating patients suffering from hemophilia, ulcers, or microbial infections. In addition, the composition is effective in reducing clotting time during the surgical procedure of suturing blood vessels.

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