Inhibitors of phosphodiesterases in infertility
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- LAB SERONO SA
- Publication Date
- 2006-07-12
- Estimated Expiration
- Not applicable · inactive patent
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Abstract
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[0001] This application asserts U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 458,955, filed April 1, 2003, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 470,434, filed May 15, 2003, U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 470,434, filed January 28, 2004 Priority to Application No. 60 / 540,301 and U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 544,003, filed February 12, 2004, the contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field
[0002] The present invention relates generally to reproductive biology and assisted reproductive technologies (ART), such as controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) for in vitro fertilization (IVF). More specifically, the present invention relates to methods and compositions for inducing follicle maturation in vivo, including stimulating follicle maturation, using one or more phosphodiesterase inhibitors alone, or in combination with one or more gonadotropins, Such as ovulation induction (OI). In addition, the present invent...