Methods of drug delivery using sulphated chitinous polymers
US8017595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K48/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides methods and compositions for delivering a therapeutic agent across a membrane that has limited permeability for the therapeutic agent. The method includes delivering the therapeutic agent to the membrane in a composition which includes a sulphated chitinous polymer as a primary carrier.
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