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Intrapericardial delivery of anti-microtubule agents
Assignee: IPXMEDICAL LLC
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Filing: 2000-01-28
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Granted: 2001-12-25
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Expires: 2020-01-28
Abstract
Abstract Methods and compositions are provided for intra-pericardial administration of anti-microtubule agents, suitable for use in treating or preventing a variety of diseases of the pericardium, heart, or, coronary vasculature.
Inventors
- 👤 William L. Hunter
- 👤 Keith L. March
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:38
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61K; A61K31/00; A61K31/33; A61K31/335; A61K31/337; A61P; A61P9/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
A method for treating or preventing disease of the pericardium, heart, or coronary vasculature, comprising administering intrapericardially to a patient an anti-microtubule agent, such that said disease of the pericardium, heart, or coronary vasculature is treated or prevented.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
38 words
A method for treating or preventing disease of the pericardium, heart, or coronary vasculature, comprising administering intrapericardially to a patient an anti-microtubule agent, such that said disease of the pericardium, heart, or coronary vasculature is treated or prevented.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said anti-microtubule agent is paclitaxel, or an analogue or derivative thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said disease is intimal hyperplasia.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said anti-microtubule agent further comprises a polymer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method according to claim 4 wherein said polymer is poly-lactic acid.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method according to claim 4 wherein said polymer is hyaluronic acid.
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