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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62 . A stent, comprising a generally tubular structure, the surface of which is coated with a composition comprising:
(a) an anti-angiogenic factor; and
(b) a polymeric carrier.
63 . The stent of claim 62 , wherein said anti-angiogenic factor is Anti-Invasive Factor.
64 . The stent of claim 62 , wherein said anti-angiogenic factor is retinoic acid and derivatives thereof.
65 . The stent of claim 62 , wherein said anti-angiogenic factor is selected from the group consisting of Suramin, Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-1, Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2, Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-2.
66 . The stent of claim 62 , wherein said anti-angiogenic factor is taxol.
67 . The stent of claim 62 , wherein said composition is formed into microspheres having an average size of between 0.5 to 200 um.
68 . The stent of claim 62 , wherein said polymeric carrier is poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid).
69 . The stent of claim 62 , wherein said polymeric carrier is polycaprolactone.
70 . The stent of claim 62 , wherein said polymeric carrier is polylactic acid.
71 . The composition of claim 62 , wherein said polymeric carrier is a copolymer of polylactic acid and polycaprolactone.