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Buoyant polymer particles for delivery of therapeutic agents to the central nervous system

US8367116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 18, 2011
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P35/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention provides compositions and methods for treating a subject who has suffered from a central nervous system disorder. More particularly, the invention provides sustained polymeric drug delivery systems having a polymer particle, a therapeutic agent, and a buoyancy agent for direct delivery of therapeutic agents into the central nervous system.

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