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Treatment for osteoarthritis in a joint by administering a means for inhibiting MDM2

US9993472B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2015
Grant dateJun 12, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/485
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided herein for selectively killing senescent cells and for treating senescence-associated diseases and disorders by administering a senolytic agent. Senescence-associated diseases and disorders treatable by the methods using the senolytic agents described herein include cardiovascular diseases and disorders associated with or caused by arteriosclerosis, such as atherosclerosis; idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; osteoarthritis; senescence-associated ophthalmic diseases and disorders; and senescence-associated dermatological diseases and disorders.

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