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Formulation for photodynamic therapy

US10265397B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2017
Grant dateApr 23, 2019
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Expiry dateNov 9, 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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