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Nicotine in therapeutic angiogenesis and vasculogenesis

US8188043B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2005
Grant dateMay 29, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/446
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention features methods for induction of angiogenesis by administration of nicotine or other nicotine receptor agonist. Induction of angiogenesis by the methods of the invention can be used in therapeutic angiogenesis in, for example, treatment of ischemic syndromes such as coronary or peripheral arterial disease.

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