Patents Assigned to Miles G. Johnston
  • Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) as an additive to peritoneal dialysis solutions
    Patent number: 5965533
    Abstract: The present invention provides a peritoneal dialysis solution that contains atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP), a derivative of ANP, an analogue of ANP, a substance that binds ANP to clearance receptors or a substance that promotes ANP synthesis, which results in an increased net ultrafiltration and increased sodium clearance experienced in peritoneal dialysis patients.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignees: Baxter International Inc., Miles G. Johnston
    Inventors: Chi J. Chen, Ty R. Shockley, Miles G. Johnston