Method of potentiating an immune response
US5075109A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 18, 1988 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 18, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2989
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of delivering a bioactive agent to an animal entailing the steps of encapsulating effective amounts of the agent in a biocompatible excipient to form microcapsules having a size ranging from between approximately one micrometer to approximately ten micrometers and admnistering effective amounts of the microcapsules to the animal. A pulsatile response is obtained, as well as mucosal and systemic immuity. Related compositions are also provided.
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