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Compositions and coatings for delivery of therapeutic agents

US8568763B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2012
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L2300/42
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Water-soluble polymeric adhesive compositions and their use as delivery vehicles for carrying therapeutic agents on implantable devices, such as vascular grafts, are disclosed. Use of drug-coated vascular grafts is demonstrated for delivery of the therapeutic agents in vivo, thereby inhibiting restenosis or neointimal hyperplasia of the vascular graft and inhibiting infection at the vascular graft site. Methods of forming the adhesive and making the coated vascular grafts are also disclosed.

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