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Silk nanospheres and microspheres and methods of making same

US8715740B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2010
Grant dateMay 6, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2982
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides for methods of preparing silk nanoparticles and microparticles, methods of encapsulating an active agent into the silk nano- and microparticles and compositions comprising these silk particles.

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