Methods and compositions for inhibiting narrowing in mammalian vascular pathways

Methods and related compositions for treating vascular occlusions and preventing vascular narrowing are disclosed. In one embodiment an implantable medical device is provided with a coating comprising at least one cell growth inhibiting ubiquitin activator. In another embodiment a micro syringe is p...

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Main Author Tremble, Patrice
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.12.2004
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Summary:Methods and related compositions for treating vascular occlusions and preventing vascular narrowing are disclosed. In one embodiment an implantable medical device is provided with a coating comprising at least one cell growth inhibiting ubiquitin activator. In another embodiment a micro syringe is provided that injects the cell growth inhibiting ubiquitin activator directly into the adventitia. One specific embodiment includes a vascular stent having a cell growth inhibiting ubiquitin activator, specifically, hypothemycin.