Microparticles

A process for producing parenterally administrable microparticles, in which an at least 20% by weight aqueous solution of purified amylopectin-based starch of reduced molecular weight is prepared, the solution is combined with biologically active substance, an emulsion of starch droplets is formed i...

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Main Authors GUSTAVSSON NILS OVE, LAAKSO TIMO, RESLOW MATS, JONSSON MONICA
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 17.06.2004
Edition7
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Summary:A process for producing parenterally administrable microparticles, in which an at least 20% by weight aqueous solution of purified amylopectin-based starch of reduced molecular weight is prepared, the solution is combined with biologically active substance, an emulsion of starch droplets is formed in an outer phase of polymer solution, the starch droplets are made to gel, and the gelled starch particles are dried. A release-controlling shell is optionally also applied to the particles. Microparticles which essentially consist of said starch, have an amino acid content of less than 50 mug and have no covalent chemical cross-linking.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20030705204