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Liposomal vesicles for intraperitoneal administration of therapeutic agents

US4877619A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1987
Grant dateOct 31, 1989
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2984
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Liposomal multilamellar vesicles suitable for sustained delivery of therapeutic agents to the peritoneal cavity and a method for their formulation are described. The liposomal multilamellar vesicles comprise a phosphatidylcholine having fatty acid side chains of from 12 to 24 carbons in length and have a size of from about 1 micron to about 15 microns in diameter.

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