EP1872787A1 — Use of defibrotide for the inhibition of heparanase
Assigned to Gentium SRL · Expires 2008-01-02 · 18y expired
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A study has been carried out to verify the effect of Defibrotide on the activity and expression of Heparanase enzyme on myeloma tumor cells (U266) and human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC). The study has demonstrated that defibrotide can be effectively used for the m…
USPTO Abstract
A study has been carried out to verify the effect of Defibrotide on the activity and expression of Heparanase enzyme on myeloma tumor cells (U266) and human microvascular endothelial cells (HMEC). The study has demonstrated that defibrotide can be effectively used for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of diseaseses which are positively affected by the inhibition of Heparanse and/or by the downregulation of Heparanse gene expression, such as autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases.
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