Methods for prevention and treatment of acute renal injury
US8143219B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 25, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K38/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a method for protecting a kidney from renal injury. For example, acute renal injury may be associated with decreased or blocked blood flow in the subject's kidney or exposure to a nephrotoxic agent, such as a radiocontrast dye. The methods include administering to the subject an effective amount of an aromatic-cationic peptide to a subject in need thereof.
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