US Patent Number
6316411
Publication Date
11-13-2001
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 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); ZymoGenetics, Seattle, WA (US)
Application Number
09/477,100
Filing Date
01/04/2000
Recommended Citation
Oeltgen, Peter R.; Bishop, Paul D.; Kindy, Mark S.; and Sanchez, Juan A., "Protection Against Ischemia and Reperfusion Injury" (2001). Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Faculty Patents. 10.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/biochem_patents/10
