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Polymer-based sustained release device

US8431685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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5Claims

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Assignee

Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited · IE

Inventors

Steven G. Wright · Madeira, US
Troy Christensen · Mason, US
Thean Yeoh · Foxborough, US
Michael E. Rickey · Morrow, US
Joyce M. Hotz · Cincinnati, US
Rajesh Kumar · Marlborough, US
Henry R. Costantino · Woodinville, US

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 25, 2010
Grant date	Apr 30, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 18, 2030

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61K47/38
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein, a biologically active polypeptide and a sugar.

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