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Methods for the pulmonary delivery of biological agents

US6242472A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1998
Grant dateJun 5, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/87652
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods of delivering a therapeutic or diagnostic agent in a perfluorochemical liquid carrier are provided. In preferred embodiments, the disclosed methods use compositions in the form of an emulsion or a dispersion for delivery of a biological agent to the pulmonary air passages.

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