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Production of microspheres

US7374782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 25, 2001
Grant dateMay 20, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K9/0073
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Protein microspheres are produced by contacting an aqueous solution of a macromolecule and a polymer with a surface at a high surface area to volume ratio, and heating the solution. The microspheres are useful for preparing pharmaceuticals of defined dimensions which can be delivered to a patient by inhalation therapy.

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