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Process for preparing biodegradable submicroscopic particles containing a biologically active substance and their use

US4489055A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 17, 1982
Grant dateDec 18, 1984
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2989
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Biodegradable particles, with a diameter smaller than 500 nanometers, formed by the micellar polymerization of an alkyl-cyano-acrylate where the term "alkyl" means a lower alkyl radical having 1 to 4 carbon atoms and containing a biologically active substance. Also provided are processes for making pharmaceutical compositions containing the biodegradable particles and using the particles in pharmaceutical and diagnostic applications.

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