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US 5,843,422 AGranted
Method and compositions for treating injury
AssigneeGenentech, Inc.
InventorsGrace H.W. Wong, David V. Goeddel
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Abstract
D-factor, growth hormone, IL-1, and tumor necrosis factors are employed alone or in combination as synergistic cytoprotective agents for patients exposed to toxic doses of ionizing radiation and/or chemotherapy. Synergistic cytoprotective regimens are provided. Use of D-factor, growth hormone, tumor necrosis factors, and/or IL-1, alone or in synergistic combination, is disclosed for the prevention and treatment of alopecia.
Claims5
A method of administering radiation therapy to a patient, comprising exposing the patient to radiation and administering to the patient a cytoprotective dose of human growth hormone, hGH.
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