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Compounds and therapies for the prevention of vascular and non-vascular pathologies

US6117911A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 1998
Grant dateSep 12, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2800/323
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method of treating a mammal having, or at risk of, an indication associated with a TGF-beta deficiency comprising administering one or more agents that is effective to elevate the level of TGF-beta. The invention also provides novel compounds that elevate TGF-beta levels, as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising compounds that elevate TGF-beta levels, and methods for detecting diseases associated with endothelial cell activation.

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