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Method of treating hypertension in pregnant mammals

US5922673A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1997
Grant dateJul 13, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of treating a pregnant mammal (including a human) which comprises administering IGF-1 or an analogue thereof or another hormone (such as growth hormone) which elevates maternal IGF-1 to thereby illicit a reduction of material blood pressure and/or to promote fetal growth and placental function.

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