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Method of treating inflammatory diseases using a radiolabeled ferric hydroxide calloid

US5085848A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 1991
Grant dateFeb 4, 1992
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2121/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ferric hydroxide colloid having an alpha-emitting radionuclide essentially on the outer surfaces and a method of forming same. The method includes oxidizing a ferrous hydroxide to ferric hydroxide in the presence of a preselected radionuclide to form a colloid having the radionuclide on the outer surface thereof, and thereafter washing the colloid, and suspending the washed colloid in a suitable solution. The labelled colloid is useful in cancer therapy and for the treatment of inflamed joints.

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