Silk-elastin like protein polymers for embolization and chemoembolization to treat cancer
OwnerJoseph Cappello, Hamidreza Ghandehari +1inventors
InventorsJoseph Cappello, Hamidreza Ghandehari, Azadeh E. Poursaid
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Abstract
A chemoembolic agent is disclosed that includes an injectable, recombinantly synthesized silk-elastin like protein copolymer and one or more chemotherapeutic agents. Upon injection, the chemoembolic agent blocks the tumor vasculature, including the capillary bed, and may optionally release chemotherapeutic agents. The chemoembolic agent may be used to treat cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma.
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An injectable embolic agent comprising at least one silk-elastin like protein copolymer.
An injectable chemoembolic agent comprising at least one silk-elastin like protein copolymer and at least one chemotherapeutic agent.
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