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Compositions containing a peptide and polylactic-glycolic acid suitable for preparing subcutaneous implants with an extended release period

US6620422B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Assignee

Mediolanum Farmaceutici S.P.A. · IT

Inventors

Alain Maquin · Lagny-sur-Marne, FR
Patrice Mauriac · Paris, FR
Pierre Marion · Antony, FR

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 1, 2001
Grant date	Sep 16, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 1, 2021

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P35/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compositions comprising a peptide and polylactic-glycolic acid (PLGA) wherein the distribution of the size of the particles of the peptide in the PLGA results highly heterogeneous, suitable to the preparation of subcutaneous implants having a release time at least equal to 6 months.

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