Microporous macrocapsules
US5955095A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 14, 1995 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/4816
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Microporous macrocapsules are disclosed which are useful as implantation devices for cell therapy. The macrocapsule comprises living cells that secrete biological substance that are therapeutically useful and that are released from the macrocapsule to the site of implantation. The capsules can have selected permeability characteristics based upon their particular usage and desired viral retentivity characteristics.
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