Method for treating hypercalcemia
US6447785B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 14, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P5/16
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for treating hypothyroidism by local administration of a neurotoxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to a thyroid, thereby reducing an inhibitory effect upon thyroid hormone secretion. A method for treating hyperthyroidism by local administration of a neurotoxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to a sympathetic ganglion which innervates the thyroid, thereby reducing a stimulatory effect upon thyroid hormone secretion. Methods for treating calcium metabolism disorders by local administration of a neurotoxin to modulate calcitonin secretion are also disclosed.
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