US3880995A
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Treatment of arthritis with mycophenolic acid and derivatives
Assignee: Eli Lilly and Co
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Filing: 1973-05-14
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Granted: 1975-04-29
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Expires: 1993-05-14
Abstract
Abstract Mycophenolic acid or its glucuronide is administered to patients suffering from inflammatory arthritis for the alleviation of their arthritic symptoms.
Inventors
- 👤 E Linn Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 01:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/70; A61K31/33; A61K31/335; A61K31/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A PROCESS OF TREATING INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS IN HUMANS WHICH COMPRISES ADMISTERING BY THE ORAL ROUTE TO A HUMAN SUFFERING THEREFROM AN ARTHRITIS SYMPTOM RELIEVING AMOUNT OF MYCOPHENLIC ACTA OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOR REPRESENTED BY THE FOLLOWING FORMULA
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
A PROCESS OF TREATING INFLAMMATORY ARTHRITIS IN HUMANS WHICH COMPRISES ADMISTERING BY THE ORAL ROUTE TO A HUMAN SUFFERING THEREFROM AN ARTHRITIS SYMPTOM RELIEVING AMOUNT OF MYCOPHENLIC ACTA OR A DERIVATIVE THEREOR REPRESENTED BY THE FOLLOWING FORMULA
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the arthritis treated is rheumatoid arthritis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A process according to claim 1 in which the arthritis treated is psoriatic arthritis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A process according to claim 1 in which from 2-5 g. per day of drug is administered to the arthritic patient.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-04-28 | 1978-10-28 | 1979-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-28 | 1982-10-28 | 1983-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-28 | 1986-10-28 | 1987-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |