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Use of heat-shock protein 27 for cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment

US8343915B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 11, 2008
Grant dateJan 1, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P9/10
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of preventing or treating cardiovascular disease is provided. The method comprises administering heat shock protein 27 (HSP27), a co-factor, variant or analogue thereof. The cardiovascular disease can include atherosclerosis. A pharmaceutical composition comprising HSP27 for use in the prevention or treatment of cardiovascular disease is also provided.

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