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Polymers of citric acid and diamines, a process for their preparation and their uses, in particular as carriers of drugs

US5026821A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1989
Grant dateJun 25, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61L31/06
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides polyamides produced by the condensation of diamines with citric acid through the carboxyl groups attached to the carbon atoms in positions 1 and 3. These polyamides can be used for the preparation of controlled-release forms of drugs.

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