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Polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (poly (I:C)) formulations for the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections

US10485816B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 2018
Grant dateNov 26, 2019
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N2320/32
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention concerns a composition comprising micro particles of polyinosinic-polycytidylic acid (Poly (I:C)) and a carrier polymer selected from starch, alginate, blanose or DPPC (dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine) for use in preventing and/or treating viral infections of the upper respiratory tract or the common cold and a device, preferably a nasal delivery system, comprising said composition for use by a patient in need to prevent and/or treat infections or the common cold.

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