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Use of Ulinastatin and its pharmaceutical composition for treating severe acute respiratory syndrome

US7470666B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2004
Grant dateDec 30, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/14
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to use of Ulinastatin and its pharmaceutical composition for treating and/or preventing Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Ulinastatin is effective for treating and/or preventing SARS, particularly Acute Lung Injury (ALI) or Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Ulinastatin is generally used as the pharmaceutical composition, preferably in the form of freeze-dried powder or aqueous solution for injection.

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