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Patent: 5,993,810
Summary for Patent: 5,993,810
| Title: | Method of softening or ripening the cervix of a female mammal using collagenase |
| Abstract: | The present invention relates to the use of collagenase and/or one more substances which stimulate the production of naturally occurring collagenase in the cervix to induce labor in a female mammal, and in particular a female human or to terminate pregnancy in such a female mammal. The substances which stimulate the production of naturally occurring collagenase include Interleukin 1 beta, Interleukin 2, Interleukin 6, Interleukin 8 and tumor necrosis factor. |
| Inventor(s): | Lebovitz; Shamir Israel (Tel Aviv, IL) |
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| Application Number: | 08/818,205 |
| Patent Claims: | see list of patent claims |
Details for Patent 5,993,810
| Applicant | Tradename | Biologic Ingredient | Dosage Form | BLA | Number | Approval Date | Patent No. | Assignee | Estimated Patent Expiration | Status | Orphan | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith And Nephew | SANTYL | collagenase | OINTMENT;TOPICAL | 101995 | 001 | 1965-06-04 | Start Trial | 2016-03-15 | RX | search | ||
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