Pharmaceutical compositions comprising aloe pectins, and methods for their production and use
US7705135B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 19, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08B37/0045
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Pectins having a combination of unexpectedly high molecular weights and low degrees of methylation have been isolated from Aloe vera plants, are superior gel pectins for forming calcium cross-lined gels. Such pectins can be obtained by extracting homogenized Aloe Vera plants or portions thereof. These pectins can be used to prepare pharmaceutical compositions comprising pharmacological agents for application to animals and humans, so as to provide controlled release of the pharmacological agent.
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