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Ocular therapy using glucocorticoid derivatives selectively penetrating posterior segment tissues

US8840872B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2011
Grant dateSep 23, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A50/30
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ophthalmically therapeutic materials, such as liquid-containing compositions and polymeric drug delivery systems, include a therapeutic component that includes an Glucocorticoid Derivative which, upon delivery to the posterior segment of a mammalian eye, does not significantly diffuse to the anterior segment of said eye. Methods of making and using the present materials are also described.

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