Methods for reducing platelet counts and/or platelet adhesion by administering a GC-B receptor agonist
US8637462B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 27, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P7/02
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This document relates to methods and materials for treating diseases or disorders associated with elevated platelet counts (e.g., essential thrombocythemia, secondary thrombocytosis, congenital amegakaryocytic thrombocytopenia, sepsis, or asplenism) as well as methods and materials for treating diseases or disorders associated with elevated platelet adhesion to collagen (e.g., acute coronary syndromes, angina pectoris, chronic atherosclerosis, diabetes, or hypertension).
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