Merck Patent Gmbh

Merck Gmbh

Matthias Frech

Johannes Gleitz

Wolfgang Strittmatter

Uwe Hofmann

Christopher Barnes

The present invention relates to the polypeptide Saratin and its use for the manufacture of a medicament having the capability to significantly decrease platelet adhesion and platelet accumulation after vascular injuries or endarterectomy. The invention furthermore relates to a novel medical use of Saratin as an inhibitor of thrombosis and intimal hyperplasia, where the Saratin polypeptide may be used locally as a topical agent or as a coating on, or otherwise incorporated or associated with medical devices or vascular grafts.

Specific mechanism for inhibiting platelet adhesion to collagen

Use of the polypeptide Saratin for the manufacture of a medicament having the capability to significantly decrease platelet adhesion and platelet accumulation after vascular injuries or endarterectomy. The invention furthermore relates to a novel medical use of Saratin as an inhibitor of thrombosis and intimal hyperplasia, wherein the Saratin polypeptide may be used locally as a topical agent or as a coating on, or otherwise incorporated or associated with medical devices.

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Darmstadt, Germany

Matthias Frech