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Methods for treating muscle diseases and disorders

US8026213B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2010
Grant dateSep 27, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • 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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