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Use of rare earth compounds for the prevention of kidney stone disease

US7192609B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2002
Grant dateMar 20, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P13/12
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Conditions such as kidney stones, which are characterized by undesired absorption of oxalate from the intestinal tract are conveniently treated using nontoxic salts of rare earth metal ions.

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