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Use of opioid antagonists to attenuate endothelial cell proliferation and migration

US8524731B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2006
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P43/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides methods of attenuating, e.g., inhibiting or reducing, cellular proliferation and migration, particularly endothelial cell proliferation and migration, including that associated with angiogenesis, using opioid antagonists, including, but not limited to, those that are peripherally restricted antagonists.

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