Methods for preserving organs and tissues
US7718617B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for preserving an organ or tissue comprising contacting the organ or tissue with an effective amount of a kallikrein inhibitor and solutions useful for such a method. Also provided is a method for reducing reperfusion injury of an organ during surgery and/or following removal of the organ from a subject comprising placing the organ in an organ storage and preservative solution, wherein the solution comprises a kallikrein inhibitor.
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