Lung volume reduction using glue composition
US7553810B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2300/40
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods and compositions for sealing localized regions of damaged lung tissue to reduce overall lung volume. The glue compositions provide a glue featuring an adhering moiety coupled to one or more other moieties including, for example, a cross-linkable moiety and/or one other adhering moiety. The methods and compositions of the invention find use, for example, in treating pulmonary conditions, such as emphysema.
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