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Clostridial toxin therapy for Hashimoto's thyroiditis

US6821520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2002
Grant dateNov 23, 2004
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/4893
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods for treating the hypothyroidism of Hashimoto's thyroiditis by local administration of a Clostridial toxin, such as a botulinum toxin, to the thyroid gland of a patient.

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