EP0306347A2
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Diagnosis of double-stranded RNA deficiency states
Assignee: HEM Pharmaceuticals Corp
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Filing: 1988-09-05
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2008-09-05
Abstract
Abstract The use of a double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) for the manufacture of medicament for the treatment of a dsRNA deficient disease state other than an HIV infection or a cancer. Specific such disease states include chronic fatigue syndrome and hepatitus infections.
Inventors
- 👤 William A. Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:14
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/70; C; C07; C07H; C07H21/00; C12; C12Q; C12Q1/00; C12Q1/70; C12Q1/701
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
34 words
The use of a double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a dsRNA-deficient disease state, provided that the disease state is not an HIV infection or a cancer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
34 words
The use of a double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of a dsRNA-deficient disease state, provided that the disease state is not an HIV infection or a cancer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The use of a dsRNA according to claim 1 wherein the dsRNA-deficient disease state is due to an immune disorder or a viral infection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The use of dsRNA according to claim 1 wherein the dsRNA-deficient disease state is due to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The use of dsRNA according to claim 1 wherein the dsRNA-deficient disease state is due to an hepatitus virus infection.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The use of a dsRNA according to any preceding claim wherein the dsRNA is mismatched.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The use of a dsRNA according to claim 5 wherein the dsRNA is rI n.r (C₁₁₋₁₄) n .
Claim 8
Independent Claim
30 words
A method for diagnosing a dsRNA-deficient disease state comprising the steps of assaying a sample removed from a patient for dsRNA and comparing the assay result with a normal control.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
30 words
A method for diagnosing a dsRNA-deficient disease state comprising the steps of assaying a sample removed from a patient for dsRNA and comparing the assay result with a normal control.
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