Chitosan-based nitric oxide donor compositions

US6261594A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON · US

Inventors

• Daniel J. Smith · Manalapan, US
• Sibel Serhatkulu · Akron, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Nov 25, 1998
• Grant date: Jul 17, 2001
• Expiry date: Nov 25, 2018

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K47/61
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A chitosan-based polymeric nitric oxide donor composition comprising a modified chitosan polymer and a nitric oxide [N2O2] dimer, wherein the nitric oxide [N2O2] dimer is bonded directly to the backbone of the modified chitosan polymer without further binding through a nucleophile residue or moiety. The chitosan-based polymeric nitric oxide donor composition is capable of site specific delivery and controlled release of nitric oxide under physiological conditions. The chitosan-based polymeric nitric oxide donor composition further provides a carrier having medically beneficial properties. A method is further included for preparing a chitosan-based polymeric nitric oxide donor composition comprising reacting a nitric oxide dimer (80-100 p.s.i.) with a modified chitosan polymer in the presence of sodium methoxide at room temperature. The chitosan-based polymeric nitric oxide composition can be incorporated into dry powder inhalers, wound dressings, implants, injectables, condoms, wound dressings and prosthesis coatings for use in a variety of medical applications in which an effective dosage of nitric oxide is indicated as a preferred method of treatment.