Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Use of relaxin to increase arterial compliance
- Patent Title (中): 使用松弛素增加动脉顺应性
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Application No.: US11084670Application Date: 2005-03-18
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Publication No.: US07878978B2Publication Date: 2011-02-01
- Inventor: Kirk P. Conrad , Sanjeev G. Shroff
- Applicant: Kirk P. Conrad , Sanjeev G. Shroff
- Applicant Address: US PA Pittsburgh
- Assignee: University of Pittsburgh- Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
- Current Assignee: University of Pittsburgh- Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education
- Current Assignee Address: US PA Pittsburgh
- Agent Lisa M. Matovcik
- Main IPC: A61B5/00
- IPC: A61B5/00
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods for increasing arterial compliance. The methods generally involve administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of relaxin. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in individuals who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in perimenopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women. The present invention further provides methods of increasing arterial compliance in individuals who have or who are at risk of developing age-associated arterial stiffness.
Public/Granted literature
- US20050238639A1 Use of relaxin to increase arterial compliance Public/Granted day:2005-10-27
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