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Particles comprising amphiphilic copolymers

US6491903B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 1997
Grant dateDec 10, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 27, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2998
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided are methods of inhibiting bile acid uptake from the gastrointestinal system and reducing blood serum cholesterol by administering to a mammal, such as a human, an effective amount of particles comprising amphiphilic copolymers, having a crosslinked shell domain and an interior core domain.

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