Anti-angiogenic compositions and methods of use
AssigneeAngiotech Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
InventorsWilliam L. Hunter, Lindsay S. Machan, A. Larry Arsenault
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Abstract
The present invention provides compositions comprising an anti-angiogenic factor, and a polymeric carrier. Representative examples of anti-angiogenic factors include Anti-Invasive Factor, Retinoic acids and derivatives thereof, and paclitaxel. Also provided are methods for embolizing blood vessels, and eliminating biliary, urethral, esophageal, and tracheal/bronchial obstructions.
Claims6
A method for treating a tumor excision site, comprising administering to a patient a composition comprising paclitaxel, or an analogue or derivative thereof, to the resection margin of a tumor subsequent to excision, such that the local recurrence of cancer and the formation of new blood vessels at said site is inhibited.
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