A treatment for necrotizing enterocolitis

The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). A treatment of epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor agonist and L-arginine, a bioequivalent thereof, or NO-donor showed efficacy against NEC. The invention also provides kits, unit doses and uses...

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Main Authors JAMES A. HARDIN, ANDRE GERALD BURET
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.06.2005
Subjects
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, OR TOILET PURPOSES
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Summary:The invention provides compositions and methods for the treatment of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). A treatment of epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor agonist and L-arginine, a bioequivalent thereof, or NO-donor showed efficacy against NEC. The invention also provides kits, unit doses and uses comprising epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptor agonist and L-arginine, a bioequivalent thereof, or NO-donor for the treatment of NEC.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20040298299