Patents Assigned to The United States Government as represented by the Secretary, DHHS
  • Use of suramin to treat rheumatologic diseases
    Patent number: 5158940
    Abstract: Polysulfonated compounds such as suramin are used to treat immunoregulatory isorders. Particular use in the treatment of rheumatologic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis is shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1992
    Assignee: The United States Government as represented by the Secretary, DHHS
    Inventors: Renato V. LaRocca, Cy A. Stein, Michael R. Cooper, Charles E. Myers