Biologically active materials
US6338843B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 23, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P35/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A polymer-drug conjugate, in which the polymer is the polysaccharide dextrin, linked directly or indirectly to the drug, is effective to deliver the drug to a target site and is biodegradable. The conjugate may be prepared by succinoylating dextrin followed by reaction with the drug or a derivative thereof.
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