Systems and methods to treat pain locally

US8969397B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8969397-B2
Application numberUS-70126110-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateFeb 5, 2010
Priority dateOct 22, 2004
Publication dateMar 3, 2015
Grant dateMar 3, 2015

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Disclosed herein are systems and methods for contributing to the local treatment of pain. More specifically, the disclosed systems and methods contribute to the local treatment pain by inhibiting the NFκB family of transcription factors.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method of treating pain comprising: administering one or more depots containing clonidine and a statin locally to a target tissue site causing pain in a patient in need thereof to inhibit pro-inflammatory cytokines associated with pain, wherein the pain comprises at least one of acute pain, neuropathic pain, pain from sciatica, or radicular pain. 2. A method according to claim 1 wherein said one or more depots comprise a biodegradable…

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What does patent US8969397B2 cover?
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for contributing to the local treatment of pain. More specifically, the disclosed systems and methods contribute to the local treatment pain by inhibiting the NFκB family of transcription factors.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Burright Eric N, Shafer Lisa L, Mckay Bill, and 2 more
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/4168. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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Publication date Tue Mar 03 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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