ANTI-ANGIOGENIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF USE
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.
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10 . A composition, comprising:
(a) paclitaxel; and
(b) a polymeric carrier which comprises poly (lactide-co-glycolide);
wherein the composition is in the form of a pellet.
11 . A composition, comprising:
(a) paclitaxel; and
(b) a polymeric carrier which comprises poly (lactide-co-glycolide);
wherein the composition is in the form of a slab.
12 . A composition, comprising:
(a) paclitaxel; and
(b) a polymeric carrier which comprises poly (lactide-co-glycolide);
wherein the composition is in the form of a film.
13 . A composition, comprising:
(a) paclitaxel; and
(b) a polymeric carrier which comprises poly (lactide-co-glycolide);
wherein the composition is in the form of a spray.
14 . The composition according to any one of claims 10 - 13 , wherein said composition comprises 5-30 micrograms of said paclitaxel.
15 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein said composition comprises 5 micrograms of said paclitaxel.
16 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein said composition comprises 10 micrograms of said paclitaxel.
17 . The composition according to claim 14 , wherein said composition comprises 30 micrograms of said paclitaxel.