Injectable delivery of microparticles and compositions therefore
US9216152B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 22, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61L2400/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods of making and using of microparticle compositions that provide faster flow or improved injectability through smaller or small-diameter needles have been developed. Notably, the microparticle compositions can be successfully delivered or administered through smaller-diameter needles than other microparticle compositions prepared from biocompatible or biodegradable polymers including, for example, poly(lactide), poly(lactide-co-glycolide), polycaprolactone, or poly-3-hydroxybutyrate. The microparticle compositions can exhibit a higher solids loading for a given needle size and/or faster flow through needles than other microparticle compositions. Further, blending or mixing the polymer of the microparticle composition with other polymer formulations can enhance the injectability of the resulting formulation.
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