Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Having -c- – wherein x is chalcogen – bonded directly to...
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2002-03-15
2008-08-12
Saucier, Sandra (Department: 1651)
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Having -c-, wherein x is chalcogen, bonded directly to...
Reexamination Certificate
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07411000
ABSTRACT:
Processes for inhibiting apoptotic cell death and glycosaminoglycan release from injured cartilage is provided. Inhibition is accomplished using caspase inhibitors.
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Colwell Clifford
D'Lima Darryl
Lotz Martin
Hanley Susan
Saucier Sandra
Schwegman Lundberg & Woessner, P.A.
The Scripps Research Institute
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