Method and device for electrochemical formation of therapeutic species in vivo
US7727221B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 27, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 1, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 21, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/6957
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A device and method are provided for spontaneous electrochemical production of therapeutic species, in vivo. An active metal is implanted in the tissue. The metal undergoes corrosion, thus acting as a reducing agent to constituents in the tissue, so as to cause these constituents to form the therapeutic agents.
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