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Colloidal suspension of submicronic particles as vectors for active principles and method for preparing same

US7226618B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 11, 2000
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2800/413
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A suspension of vector particles (PV) based on polyamino acids and have a mean hydrodynamic diameter between 30 and 120 nm, and an insulin load factor of from 5 to 25% of associated insulin volume relative to the polyamino acid volume forming the vector particles. The polyamino acids are double-block polymers containing hydrophilic and hydrophobic monomers. The suspension may be prepared by copolymerizing N-carboxy anhydrides of hydrophobic monomers and precursors of hydrophilic monomers, in the presence of N-methyl pyrrolidone and methanol. The copolymer is optionally neutralized, subjected to dialysis, concentrated and water is eliminated to produce a solid powder, which can be suspended in a liquid to produce the colloidal suspension. Active principles such as insulin or vaccines are associated with the carrier particles to prepare special pharmaceutical products.

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