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Delivery of a composition to the liver by utilizing the portal vein

US6722370B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1998
Grant dateApr 20, 2004
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Expiry dateJul 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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