Methods and compositions for preparing a silk microsphere
US11576862B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 11, 2017 |
| Grant date | Feb 14, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2038 |
Classification
- 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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