Polyamine polymers
US7385012B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 3, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 16, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08F26/06
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions comprising a polymer that contains vicinal amine moieties, referred to as polyvicinalamine polymers. The polyvicinalamines can be copolymers or homopolymers. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of renal diseases, hyperphosphatemia, and the removal of bile acids, oxalates and iron from the gastrointestinal tract.
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