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US 6,506,411 B2Granted
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.
Claims11
A composition, comprising:
- (a) a compound which disrupts microtubule function;
- and
- (b) a non-biodegradable polymer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.