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Sustained release formulations of water soluble peptides

US5688530A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 6, 1995
Grant dateNov 18, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 6, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G63/08
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention discloses microparticles comprising a polypeptide, preferably somatostatin or an analog or derivative thereof, more preferably octreotide, in a polymeric matrix, preferably poly(lactide-co-glycolide) glucose. The invention also discloses sustained release formulations containing said microparticles and the use of said formulations in treating acromegaly and breast cancer.

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