US3917824A
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Pharmaceutical compositions containing epidermal growth factor or closely related derivatives thereof for inhibiting the secretion of acidic gastric juice in warm blooded animals
Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1974-02-19
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-02-19
Abstract
Abstract The use of Epidermal Growth Factor, a known polypeptide, and closely related derivatives for inhibiting the secretion of acidic gastric juice in warm blooded animals, and pharmaceutical compositions enabling this use to be carried out.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger Camble
- 👤 Harold Gregory
- 👤 Ernest Edward Lawrence Gerring
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:13
CPC Classifications
C; C07; C07K; C07K14/00; C07K14/435; C07K14/475; C07K14/485; A; A61; A61K; A61K38/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S930/00; Y10S930/01; Y10S930/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A METHOD OF INHIBITING THE SECRETION OF ACIDIC GASTRIC JUICE IN WARM BLOODED ANIMALS WHICH REQUIRE SUCH TREATMENT, WHICH COMPRISES ADMINISTERING BY INJECTION TO THE WARM BLOODED ANIMAL A THERAPEUTICALLY EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF EGF, 1-47 EGF, 1-48 EGF OR 1-51 EGF, OR A REDUCTION AMOUNT OF EGF, EGF, 1-47 EGF, 1-48 EGF OR 1-51 EGF IN WHICH THE CYSTINE RESIDUES ARE REDUCED TO CYSTEINE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
64 words
A METHOD OF INHIBITING THE SECRETION OF ACIDIC GASTRIC JUICE IN WARM BLOODED ANIMALS WHICH REQUIRE SUCH TREATMENT, WHICH COMPRISES ADMINISTERING BY INJECTION TO THE WARM BLOODED ANIMAL A THERAPEUTICALLY EFFECTIVE AMOUNT OF EGF, 1-47 EGF, 1-48 EGF OR 1-51 EGF, OR A REDUCTION AMOUNT OF EGF, EGF, 1-47 EGF, 1-48 EGF OR 1-51 EGF IN WHICH THE CYSTINE RESIDUES ARE REDUCED TO CYSTEINE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as claimed in claim 1 wherein a dose of from 0.1 to 10 Mu g./kg. of active ingredient is administered by intravenous or subcutaneous injection.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3549610A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |