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Controlled drug delivery system using the conjugation of drug to biodegradable polyester

US6589548B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 2000
Grant dateJul 8, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y5/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a molecular sustained controlled release system constructed by the conjugation of molecules to be released with biodegradable polyester polymer via covalent bond and method for preparation thereof. In accordance with the present invention, the system may be formulated into microspheres, nanoparticles, or films. The molecular release rate from the above system can be regulated to be proportional to the chemical degradation rate of the biodegradable polyester polymers, resulting in near zero order kinetics profile of release without showing a burst effect, Moreover, a high loading efficiency of hydrophilic drugs can be achieved.

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