Dehydrated hydrogel inclusion complex of a bioactive agent with flowable drug delivery system
US9486531B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2009 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/19
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention provides a controlled release biodegradable polymer formulation adapted for administering bioactive agents such as therapeutic proteins to a patient through implantation of a bolus that forms a depot within the patient's body tissues. The formulation includes a dehydrated inclusion complex of the bioactive agent within a hydrogel, wherein the hydrogel can comprise a polymerized polyalkyleneglycolyl diacrylate, and, optionally, polyalkyleneglycolyl monoacrylates, including methacrylates. Alternatively, the hydrogel can comprise hyaluronic acid, chitosan, agarose, polyvinylacetate, polyvinylpyrrolide, or polyvinylalcohol nanoparticles. The bioactive agent can be a macromolecular material, such as a protein. A method of forming the inventive formulation is also provided, as well as a method for using the formulation in the treatment of a malcondition in a patient in need thereof.
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