Biodegradable neurotoxin implant
US6383509B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 7, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P25/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A biocompatible implant for continuous in vivo release of a neurotoxin over a treatment period extending from one month to five years. The implant can be made of casting a solution of a polymer, such as an ethyl vinyl acetate copolymer and the neurotoxin. The neurotoxin can be a botulinum toxin.
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