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Chemoembolisation

US7442385B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2006
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P7/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A composition for chemoembolotherapy of solid tumours comprises particles of a water-insoluble water-swellable synthetic anionic polymer and, absorbed therein an anthracycline. Suitably the polymer is a poly(vinyl alcohol) based polymer and the drug is doxorubicin.

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