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Methods and compositions for prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis and hyperlipidemia with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

US6201028A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 8, 1998
Grant dateMar 13, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 8, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and compositions for the prevention and/or treatment of cardiovascular diseases, the methods comprising administering to individuals in need thereof, an effective amount of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug alone or in combination with other conventional therapies to induce apoptosis, reduce proliferation, induce quiescence, inhibit cell migration, or influence cell differentiation of the cells in the vascular wall and or/induce hypolipidemia.

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