Rare earth metal compounds, methods of making, and methods of using the same
US8852543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 7, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 7, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2982
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Rare earth metal compounds, particularly lanthanum, cerium, and yttrium, are formed as porous particles and are effective in binding metals, metal ions, and phosphate. A method of making the particles and a method of using the particles is disclosed. The particles may be used in the gastrointestinal tract or the bloodstream to remove phosphate or to treat hyperphosphatemia in mammals. The particles may also be used to remove metals from fluids such as water.
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