Drug releasing biodegradable fiber implant
US6596296B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2525
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides tissue engineering compositions and methods wherein three-dimensional matrices for growing cells are prepared for in vitro and in vivo use. The matrices comprise biodegradable polymer fibers capable of the controlled delivery of therapeutic agents. The spatial and temporal distribution of released therapeutic agents is controlled by use of defined nonhomogeneous patterns of therapeutic agents in the matrices.
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