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Collagen-based delivery of radioactivity for use in brachytherapy

US6299856A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 2000
Grant dateOct 9, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K51/088
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a method for treating a malignancy in an animal by introducing into the animal a radioactive isotope, or stable element subsequently made radioactive, covalently linked to a collagen. Also disclosed herein are such radiolabeled collagen compositions.

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