Cystic fibrosis therapy

Details Cystic fibrosis therapy Cystic fibrosis therapy

1997-09-02

2000-03-07

Witz, Jean C.

Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions

Extract, body fluid, or cellular material of undetermined...

Blood

424531, 424532, 514 2, 514 21, A61K 3516

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060336889

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides methods for treating cystic fibrosis and other pathological conditions in mammals using hepatocyte growth factor ("HGF"). The invention also provides articles of manufacture and kits containing HGF.

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