Method for using lipoprotein associated coagulation inhibitor to treat sepsis

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PATENT NO 6063764
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08472761

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A method for prophylactically or therapeutically treating sepsis or septic shock is described, wherein an inhibitor to tissue factor is administered to septic patients. Additionally, a method for treating inflammation is described wherein the inhibitor is administered to pateints. This inhibitor is termed lipoprotein associated coagulation inhibitor, or commonly LACI. It is 38 kD and has 276 amino acids. LACI has now been shown to be useful for the treatment of sepsis, septic shock and inflammation.

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  • NOVARTIS VACCINES AND DIAGNOSTICS, INC.;UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON;WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY & CHIRON CORP.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Broze, George J Ladue, MO 4 61
Creasey, Abla A Piedmont, CA 27 547

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