Compositions and methods for treating diverticular disease

Overview

Information

Number
7241736
Application
11/129763
Filing date
05/12/2005
Issue date
07/10/2007
Inventor(s)
William L Hunter, Philip M Toleikis, David M Gravett, Rui Avelar, Dechi Guan
US Classification
424/85.1; 435/69.5; 514/11.3; 514/13.2; 514/13.6; 514/2.3; 530/353
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Citations

ANGIODEVICE INTERNATIONAL (4)
Angiotech International (3)
SURGICAL SPECIALTIES (1)
Covalent Medical (1)
NeoMend (1)
NA (1)

Abstract

Abstract

Agents, compositions, and implants are provided herein for treating diverticular disease (e.g., diverticulosis and diverticulitis). In particular, fibrosis-inducing agents, hemostatic agents, and/or anti-infective agents, or compositions containing one or more of these agents are provided for use in methods for treating diverticular disease.

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Tech Analysis

Class Subclass Type Reference Factor Citation Factor Strength Grant time Early grant (%)
424 85.1 Emerging Sustaining Seminal Medium Average 25.8
435 69.5 Emerging Sustaining Seminal Medium Rapid 22.0
514 11.3 Stable Sustaining Average Medium Average 33.1
514 13.2 Stable Sustaining Seminal Medium Average 31.7
514 13.6 Stable Sustaining Average Medium Average 28.5
514 2.3 Stable Sustaining Seminal Medium Average 29.4
530 353 Emerging Sustaining Seminal Medium Average 30.1