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Erosion rate modifier for use in bioerodible drug delivery devices and method of use

US5571525A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1994
Grant dateNov 5, 1996
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/3435
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention resides in the field of bioerodible polymers for use as drug delivery vehicles. In particular, this invention addresses means for controlling the rate of biodegradation and degradation in general of such polymers.

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