Method for the treatment of acquired lymphedema

US8965708B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8965708-B2
Application numberUS-201113136372-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJul 28, 2011
Priority dateFeb 17, 2006
Publication dateFeb 24, 2015
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015

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The present invention identifies genes whose gene products are differentially expressed in lymphedema tissues, particularly cutaneous tissue involved in whole organ response to lymphedema. The invention provides methods for diagnosing or assessing an individual's susceptibility to lymphedema. Also provided are therapeutic methods for treating a patient or methods for prophylactically treating an individual susceptible to lymphedema. Additionally, the invention describes screening methods for identifying agents that can be administered to treat individuals that have or at risk of developing lymphedema.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for the treatment of acquired lymphedema in a subject, the method comprising: administering ketoprofen or a derivative thereof to a subject having acquired lymphedema in an amount effective to reduce volume of the lymphedema in said subject. 2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said administering comprises topical administration. 3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said method further compris…

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What does patent US8965708B2 cover?
The present invention identifies genes whose gene products are differentially expressed in lymphedema tissues, particularly cutaneous tissue involved in whole organ response to lymphedema. The invention provides methods for diagnosing or assessing an individual's susceptibility to lymphedema. Also provided are therapeutic methods for treating a patient or methods for prophylactically treating a…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Tabibiazar Raymond, Rockson Stanley G, Univ Leland Stanford Junior
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61B5/411. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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