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Anti-angiogenic compositions and methods of use

US6544544B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 8, 2001
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/915
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions.

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