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Methods for treating muscle diseases and disorders

US7037888B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateMay 2, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/1883
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to methods of treating diseases and disorders of the muscle tissues in a vertebrate by the administration of compounds which bind the p185erbB2 receptor. These compounds are found to cause increased differentiation and survival of cardiac, skeletal and smooth muscle.

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