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Methods and compositions for preparing a silk microsphere

US11576862B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2017
Grant dateFeb 14, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/38
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided herein relates to methods and compositions for preparing a silk microsphere and the resulting silk microsphere. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions described herein are all aqueous, which can be used for encapsulating an active agent in a silk microsphere, while maintaining activity of the active agent during processing. In some embodiments, the resulting silk microsphere can be used for sustained delivery of an active agent encapsulated therein.

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