Delivery of a composition to the liver by utilizing the portal vein
US6722370B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2210/1071
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In general, the invention features methods for delivering a composition to the liver in a non-surgical, percutaneous approach by utilizing the portal vein. Also disclosed are methods allowing for the liver-specific delivery of a composition.
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