Methods to position therapeutic agents using a magnetic field
US8568286B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/002
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system for controlling the location of a therapeutic agent administered to a mammal is provided. The system employs a device that is capable of generating a magnetic field and a therapeutic agent labeled with a magnetically responsive moiety. Methods which employ the device and the therapeutic agent are also provided.
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