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Formulations for stabilizing fibroblast growth factor

US5217954A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 1990
Grant dateJun 8, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Pharmaceutical formulations and a method for their preparation are provided. These formulations provide a stabilized basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) which is less susceptible to oxidation or metal-induced aggregation by including an amount of a chelating agent effective to stabilize the bFGF.

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