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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
November 30, 1999
Assignee:
Angiogenesis Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
William L. Hunter, Lindsay S. Machan, A. Larry Arsenault
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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 7, 1995
Date of Patent:
February 10, 1998
Assignee:
Angiogenesis Technologies, Inc.
Inventors:
William L. Hunter, Lindsay S. Machan, A. Larry Arsenault