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Polymer-based sustained release device

US8877252B2 · kind B2 · utility

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81References

12Claims

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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	Nov 22, 2013
Grant date	Nov 4, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 22, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P9/00
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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