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Compositions and methods of using the compositions for plaque softening

US10131635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2014
Grant dateNov 20, 2018
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Expiry dateJan 31, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a compound for use in a composition applied to a blood vessel, wherein the compound softens and/or disrupts the crystalline matrix of calcified plaque. Methods of treatment comprising applying the disclosed composition are also disclosed. Plaque-softening compounds are also disclosed.

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