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Mucin synthesis inhibitors

US6737427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2001
Grant dateMay 18, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 22, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The claimed invention relates to methods of modulating mucin synthesis and the therapeutic application of compounds in controlling mucin over-production associated with diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD) including asthma and chronic bronchitis, inflammatory lung diseases, cystic fibrosis and acute or chronic respiratory infectious diseases.

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