EP2040694A2 — Use of ppar-alpha agonists to treat skeletal muscle wasting disorders
Assigned to Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie VIB · Expires 2009-04-01 · 17y expired
What this patent protects
The present invention relates to the field of muscle pathologies, more particularly to the field of diseases where skeletal muscle damage and muscle loss occurs. The invention shows that peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-alpha agonists, such as fibrates, can be us…
USPTO Abstract
The present invention relates to the field of muscle pathologies, more particularly to the field of diseases where skeletal muscle damage and muscle loss occurs. The invention shows that peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-alpha agonists, such as fibrates, can be used to prevent skeletal muscle degeneration, more particularly ischemic skeletal muscle degeneration.
Drugs covered by this patent
- Kyprolis (carfilzomib) · Amgen
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