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Bioresorbable-polymer microspheres of hydroxy acid polymer free from surfactant, their preparation and their application as a drug

US5662938A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1995
Grant dateSep 2, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Bioresorbable microspheres and a process for making microspheres are provided. The microspheres are made of poly(hydroxy acid) having a bimodal distribution; at least one poly(hydroxy acid) having molecular mass of at least 20,000 and at least one poly(hydroxy acid) having a molecular mass of less than 5,000. The microspheres may contain an active substance for gradual release into a biosystem.

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