Method of treating hypertension in pregnant mammals
US5922673A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 28, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 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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