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Device and method for treating ophthalmic diseases

US6649184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2002
Grant dateNov 18, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0051
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides a method for delivering biologically active molecules to the eye by implanting biocompatible capsules containing a cellular source of the biologically active molecule. Also provided is a method of treating ophthalmic diseases using biocompatible capsules.

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