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Chitosan compositions for controlled and prolonged release of macromolecules

US4895724A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 1985
Grant dateJan 23, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/205
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions for the controlled and prolonged release of macromolecular compounds comprise a porous matrix of chitosan having dispersed therein the macromolecular compound. Examples of macromolecules used in the composition are pharmacologically active ones such as peptide hormones, e.g. growth hormone.

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