Methods and apparatus for dipole field navigation for direct targeting of therapeutic agents
US10952803B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2560/063
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method for navigating therapeutic, diagnostic or imaging agents in a vascular network or body cavity is introduced. The method is characterized by high directional gradients and a high magnetic field strength. The latter is used to saturate the magnetization of magnetic therapeutic agents such that when combined with high directional gradients, improved navigation of the magnetic therapeutic agents can be provided at various depths within a patient's body.
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