EP Patent

EP1974733A1 — Use of a masked or coated copper salt for the treatment of macular degeneration

Assigned to Novartis AG · Expires 2008-10-01 · 18y expired

What this patent protects

The present invention relates to a method of protecting copper-sensitive compounds and/or compositions from decomposition, by using a masked or coated copper salt. Preferably, the copper is coated with gelatin, a liposome, or a mono- and di- glyceride.

USPTO Abstract

The present invention relates to a method of protecting copper-sensitive compounds and/or compositions from decomposition, by using a masked or coated copper salt. Preferably, the copper is coated with gelatin, a liposome, or a mono- and di- glyceride.

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Patent Metadata

Patent number
EP1974733A1
Jurisdiction
EP
Classification
—
Expires
2008-10-01
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
No
Assignee
Novartis AG
Source
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