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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 20, 2009
Filed:
Jan. 31, 2005
Simon Leong, Burnaby, CA;
Agnes How-ching Chan, Coquitlam, CA;
David William Carey Hunt, Surrey, CA;
Julia G. Levy, Vancouver, CA;
Martin Renke, Coquitlam, CA;
Janice North, Surrey, CA;
Simon Leong, Burnaby, CA;
Agnes How-Ching Chan, Coquitlam, CA;
David William Carey Hunt, Surrey, CA;
Julia G. Levy, Vancouver, CA;
Martin Renke, Coquitlam, CA;
Janice North, Surrey, CA;
QLT Inc., Vancouver, British Columbia, CA;
The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, CA;
Abstract
Multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis can be treated effectively using photodynamic therapy. In this protocol, a photoactive compound is administered, allowed to distribute in the effected subject, and the subject is then irradiated to activate the photoactive compound. Alternatively, the blood of a subject to be treated can be subjected to PDT extracorporeally. In the case of rheumatoid arthritis, localized treatment at the joints may also be employed.