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Compositions and methods for treating or preventing diseases of body passageways

US6759431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2001
Grant dateJul 6, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 20, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/34
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides methods for treating or preventing diseases associated with body passageways, comprising the step of delivering to an external portion of the body passageway a therapeutic agent. Representative examples of therapeutic agents include anti-angiogenic factors, anti-proliferative agents, anti-inflammatory agents, and antibiotics.

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