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Biodegradable macromers for the controlled release of biologically active substances

US6153211A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 1998
Grant dateNov 28, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01J13/02
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for delivering a biologically active substance including the steps of: (a) combining said biologically active substance with a macromer; (b) forming a mixture of the combination formed in step (a); (c) polymerizing said mixture to form articles; and (d) administering said articles, or a portion thereof, to a mammal, where step (c) takes place in the absence of a polymerizable monovinyl monomer, is disclosed.

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