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Method of embolization using a radiopaque, non-biodegradable, water-insoluble iodinated benzyl ether of polyl(vinyl alcohol)

US9434800B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignees

ANTIA THERAPEUTICS S.A. · CH
UNIVERSITE CLAUDE BERNAD LYON 1 · FR
CENTRE NATIONAL DE LA RECHERCHE SCIENTIFIQUE · FR

Inventors

Yves Chevalier · Irigny, FR
Géraldine Agusti · Villeurbanne, FR
Coralie Nyffenegger · Fontenay-aux-Roses, FR
Eric Doelker · Veyrier, CH
Olivier Jordan · Prangins, CH
Gert Andersen · Copenhagen, DK

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 8, 2015
Grant date	Sep 6, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 8, 2035

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61L2430/36
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of embolizing an area of treatment includes providing a composition that includes a radiopaque, non-biodegradable, water-insoluble iodinated benzyl ether of poly(vinyl alcohol) consisting of a poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) having covalently grafted thereon iodinated benzyl groups comprising from 1 to 4 iodine atoms per benzyl group as the only substituents wherein a grafted repeating unit has formula (I)wherein n is from 1 to 4: and introducing the composition into the area of treatment.

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