Localized insulin delivery for bone healing
US7763582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 21, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/34
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of promoting bone healing in a non-diabetic patient in need thereof by locally administering a therapeutically effective amount of insulin to the patient. A drug delivery device, which includes insulin and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, wherein the device is adapted for localized administration of insulin to a patient in need thereof is also presented.
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