Method for the production of a formulation of a hypericin salt
US10201609B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 11, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/0663
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy of tumors such as bladder tumors includes photosensitizing with a photosensitizer that is a complex or a compound of hypericin and a polymeric complexing agent. The photosensitizer is formed from an alkali salt of hypericin and the polymeric complexing agent. The alkali salt of hypericin is a sodium salt or a potassium salt. The complexing agent is a polyethylene glycol or a poly-N-vinyl amide.
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