Combined local delivery of therapeutic agents using interventional devices and radiation
US10532226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2005/1098
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and system for combination therapy utilizing local drug delivery and radiotherapy at a target site of body tissue are provided. The delivery system comprises a source electrode adapted to be positioned proximate to a target site of internal body tissue. A counter electrode is in electrical communication with the source electrode, and is configured to cooperate with the source electrode to form a localized electric field proximate to the target site. A cargo may be delivered to the target site when exposed to the localized electric field. Radiotherapy is applied to the target site in combination with the local drug delivery.
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