Spray-drying microcapsules using an aqueous liquid containing a volatile liquid
US6623722B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Sep 23, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 7, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K49/223
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for forming microcapsules comprising (i) providing a solution of a protein in an aqueous solvent and (ii) spraying the said solution into a gas such that the aqueous solvent evaporates, thereby forming hollow microcapsules, characterised in that the aqueous solution contains a liquid of greater volatility than water.The protein is preferably albumin and the volatile liquid is preferably ethanol.The microcapsules may be used as ultrasound echogenic contrast agents.
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