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Multidrop tree branching functional polyethylene glycol, methods of preparing and using same

US7144978B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 15, 2004
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/60
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Multi-armed functional polyethylene glycol polymers with active terminal groups may be used in conjugation with small molecule pharmaceuticals, proteins and peptides to enhance half-life and bioavailability of the drug and improve solubility, stability and immunological competence.

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