EP Patent

EP2536742A2 — Treatments for gastrointestinal disorders

Assigned to Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc · Expires 2012-12-26 · 13y expired

What this patent protects

The present invention features peptides, compositions, and related methods for treating gastrointestinal disorders and conditions, including but not limited to, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesoph…

USPTO Abstract

The present invention features peptides, compositions, and related methods for treating gastrointestinal disorders and conditions, including but not limited to, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastrointestinal motility disorders, functional gastrointestinal disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), duodenogastric reflux, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, inflammatory bowel disease, functional heartburn, dyspepsia, visceral pain, gastroparesis, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (or colonic pseudo-obstruction), disorders and conditions associated with constipation, and other conditions and disorders are described herein, using peptides and other agents that activate the guanylate cyclase C (GC-C) receptor.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP2536742A2
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
2012-12-26
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc
Source
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