Phosphate-binding chitosan and uses thereof
US7943597B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 8, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P13/12
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides compositions and methods for removing phosphate from a subject using chitosan. The present invention also provides compositions and methods for treating hyperphosphatemia based on phosphate-binding chitosan.
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