Hollow biodegradable nanospheres and nanoshells for delivery of therapeutic and/or imaging molecules
US8734848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A polymeric hollow nanoshell or nanosphere for release of an agent is described, wherein the hollow nanosphere comprises at least one biodegradable polymer, characterised in that the polymer is cross-linked. The biodegradable mono-disperse nanospheres described are suitable for use as carriers of biomolecules, therapeutic agents and/or imaging agents.
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