Drug – bio-affecting and body treating compositions – Designated organic active ingredient containing – Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai
Patent
1997-05-09
1999-10-05
Weddington, Kevin E.
Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Designated organic active ingredient containing
Cyclopentanohydrophenanthrene ring system doai
514826, A61K 3156
Patent
active
059624450
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to use of steroids or steroid analogues in the treatment of chronic and acute inflammation of the airways, particularly asthmatic conditions. It also relates to compounds and compositions which modulate airway remodelling. In a preferred embodiment, the steroid is 2-methoxyoestradiol.
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Weddington Kevin E.
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