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Method for augmenting a decreased level of reduced glutathione in the lung

US5989521A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 1991
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P11/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates, in general, to a method for augmenting reduced glutathione level in the lungs of patients. In particular, the present invention relates to a method for augmenting reduced glutathione level in the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), or idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

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