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US 7,022,521 B2Granted
Methods and compositions for treating platelet-related disorders using MPL pathway inhibitory agents
AssigneeEmory University
InventorStephen R. Hanson
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Abstract
The invention relates to the treatment of subjects for the purpose inhibiting vaso-occlusive events, including thrombosis and embolism, by administering agents which reduce the number of circulating platelets to low or below normal levels. Methods and pharmaceutical preparations comprising such agents are provided.
Claims20
A method for treating a subject having above normal platelet count comprising
- administering to the subject in need of such treatment an MPL pathway inhibitory agent in an amount effective to reduce platelet count to at least a low normal level.
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