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Polymer-based sustained release device

US7612176B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims

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Assignee

Alkermes, Inc. · US

Inventors

Steven G. Wright · Madeira, US
Troy Christensen · Mason, US
Thean Yeoh · Foxborough, US
Michael E. Rickey · Morrow, US
Joyce M. Hotz · Cincinnati, US
Rajesh Kumar · Marlborough, US
Henry R. Costantino · Woodinville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 16, 2007
Grant date	Nov 3, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 16, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K47/38
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.

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