High pressure delivery system and method for treating pelvic disorder using large molecule therapeutics

US8979797B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8979797-B2
Application numberUS-201113328674-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateDec 16, 2011
Priority dateDec 16, 2010
Publication dateMar 17, 2015
Grant dateMar 17, 2015

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The invention relates generally to methods and systems for the treatment of pelvic tissues using a high pressure injection device to deliver a therapeutic composition that includes a large molecule therapeutic agent, such as a nucleic acid or a polypeptide, to a target tissue in the pelvic area. Methods of the invention can improve delivery of the therapeutic agent into the tissue, which can be beneficial for the treatment of a pelvic tissue disorder, such as bladder and prostate tumors.

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What is claimed is: 1. A method for treating or preventing a disease of the pelvic floor in a subject comprising a step of delivering a composition comprising a therapeutic agent selected from the group consisting of nucleic acids and polypeptides to a tissue of the male or female urogenital tract or lower gastrointestinal tract within the subject's body, wherein the tissue is selected from bladder, prostrate, urethral, kidney, vaginal, and endometrial tissues, and wherein the nucl…

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What does patent US8979797B2 cover?
The invention relates generally to methods and systems for the treatment of pelvic tissues using a high pressure injection device to deliver a therapeutic composition that includes a large molecule therapeutic agent, such as a nucleic acid or a polypeptide, to a target tissue in the pelvic area. Methods of the invention can improve delivery of the therapeutic agent into the tissue, which can be…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Schroeder Tania M, Ams Res Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification A61K31/7105. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Mar 17 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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