METHODS FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY (BPH)

Title:

METHODS FOR THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERTROPHY (BPH)

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO2003061592

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

Therapeutic methods for treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy by inhibition of the activity of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). Methods encompass the use of IGF-I antagonists, as well as the use of compounds that lower the effective level of IGF-I or interfere with post receptor effects of IGF-I action in the prostate.

Inventors:

KLEINBERG DAVID (US)
VIDAL SERGIO (ES)
RUAN WEIFENG (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2003/001886

Publication Date:

March 25, 2004

Filing Date:

January 22, 2003

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Assignee:

UNIV NEW YORK (US)
KLEINBERG DAVID (US)
VIDAL SERGIO (ES)
RUAN WEIFENG (US)

International Classes:

A61K38/17; (IPC1-7): A61K38/00; A01N37/00

Foreign References:

US6448086B1	2002-09-10
US5350836A	1994-09-27

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