Fibrous calcium pyrophosphate particles and methods of making and using same
US8084060B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 11, 2007 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Fibrous calcium pyrophosphate particles with a unique fibrous nanostructure are disclosed. The invention includes a composition, comprising fibrous particles, wherein the fibrous particles include fibers and the fibers include calcium and pyrophosphate. Also included are methods for making calcium pyrophosphate particles wherein solutions of calcium salt and pyrophosphate salt are combined to form the particles. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating a patent using the disclosed particles are also described.
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