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Methods for stimulating granulocyte/macrophage lineage using thrombopoietin

US5989537A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1995
Grant dateNov 23, 1999
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2501/22
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for stimulating granulocyte/macrophage lineage cells using thrombopoiet in are provided. The methods provided may be used to stimulate granulocyte/macrophage progenitors and neutrophils in bone marrow and peripheral blood cells and in vitro and in vivo. In addition, methods for treatment of neutropenia in patients are disclosed.

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