Methods and active substances for protecting organs
US6924267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 2, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S530/831
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention comprises a method of protecting organs or tissue susceptible to reperfusion-induced dysfunction after ischemia. The method comprises parenterally administering to a patient a therapeutical composition containing natural alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, natural alpha-1 antitrypsin or a mixture thereof. Alternatively, organ or tissue transplants can be contacted with natural alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, natural alpha-antitrypsin or mixtures by perfusing or flushing them with a solution containing natural alpha-1 acid glycoprotein, natural alpha-1 antitrypsin or mixtures thereof in a concentration of 0.1 to 5 g/l.
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