Compositions and methods for treating conditions of the nail unit
US8354095B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P31/10
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The biodegradable drug delivery systems described here are formulated for implantation into the nail unit and its surrounding tissues for the treatment of various nail unit conditions. The systems include greater than 30% by weight of the active agent, and may be formulated as solutions, solids, semisolids, microparticles, or crystals. Methods related to the implantation and use of the biodegradable drug delivery systems for treating nail unit conditions are also described.
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