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Method for treating cancer with a neurotoxin

US6139845A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1999
Grant dateOct 31, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for reducing a catecholamine secretion from a cholinergically innervated, functional chromaffin body, such as a paraganglioma or hyperplasic s adrenal medulla, by direct, local administration of a neurotoxin, such as a botulinum toxin.

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