US Patent Number
6900178
Publication Date
5-31-2005
Abstract
A compound and method for using the compound to reduce injury associated with ischemia and reperfusion of mammalian organs such as the heart. The compound, either Deltorphin A and/or Dermorphin H, may be administered as part of a preconditioning strategy which reduces the extent of injury and improves organ function following cessation and restoration of blood flow. The compound may be used in preparation for planned ischemia or in a prophylactic manner in anticipation of further ischemic events.
Assignees
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)
Application Number
09/947,656
Filing Date
09/06/2001
Recommended Citation
Oeltgen, Peter R.; Bishop, Paul D.; Kindy, Mark S.; and Sanchez, Juan A., "Protection Against Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury" (2005). Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Faculty Patents. 12.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/biochem_patents/12
