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Biologically active materials

US6338843B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2000
Grant dateJan 15, 2002
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Expiry dateMar 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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