Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Topical sun or radiation screening – or tanning preparations
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2005-04-05
2005-04-05
Witz, Jean C. (Department: 1651)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
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ABSTRACT:
Methods and compositions are described which are useful for increasing the peripheral blood flow in mammals during conditions of hemodilution. The methods and compositions involve the use of materials to increase the blood viscosity in the system of microscopic blood vessels.
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Intaglietta Marcos
Torchilin Vladimir P.
Trubetskoy Vladimir S.
Tsai Amy G.
Medlen & Carroll LLP
Witz Jean C.
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