Biologic scaffold for prevention of pulmonary fibrosis
US9084722B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2202/064
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Provided herein are methods of preventing, lessening or treating pulmonary fibrosis in a subject. The methods comprise delivering an amount of a powdered extracellular matrix (ECM)-derived material to the respiratory system of the subject effective to prevent, lessen or treat pulmonary fibrosis in a subject. Also provided is an apparatus for delivering the powdered ECM-derived material to a subject.
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