Bone growth factors and inhibitors of bone resorption for promoting bone formation
AssigneeCeltrix Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorsSteven W. Adams, Rosa Armstrong, David Rosen
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Abstract
Bone growth factors are used to stimulate new bone formation when administered with agents that inhibit bone resorption. These therapeutic combinations result in an enhanced rate of bone formation with an increase in bone mass.
Claims68
A method for stimulating new bone formation in a subject, comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective dose of a bone growth factor and a pharmaceutically effective dose of an inhibitor of bone resorption to the subject.
A method for treating bone loss in a subject, comprising administering a pharmaceutically effective dose of a bone growth factor and a pharmaceutically effective dose of an inhibitor of bone resorption to the subject.
A composition for inducing bone formation in a subject, comprising a pharmaceutically effective dose of a bone growth factor and a pharmaceutically effective dose of an inhibitor of bone loss in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
A composition for treating bone loss in a subject, comprising a pharmaceutically effective dose of a bone growth factor and a pharmaceutically effective dose of an inhibitor of bone resorption in a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
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