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Formulations for delivery of osteogenic proteins
Assignee: Genetics Institute LLC
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Filing: 1994-09-19
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Granted: 1996-05-28
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Expires: 2014-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A formulation is disclosed comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable admixture of an osteogenic protein and a sponge of porous particulate polymer matrix. The sponge may be prepared by treating the porous particulate polymer matrix with a suitable fusing material such as ethanol and a surfactant such as a polysorbate.
Inventors
- 👤 Jane S. Tjia
- 👤 Brian D. Kelley
- 👤 Richard P. Northey
- 👤 C. Michael Philbrook
Bibliographic Details
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2026-10-23 16:01
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L27/00; A61L27/14; A61L27/18; A61K; A61K38/00; A61K38/16; A61K38/17; A61K38/18; A61K38/1875; A61K47/00; A61K47/50; A61K47/69; A61K47/6953; A61L27/22; A61L27/227; A61L27/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A method or making a fused bioresorbable sponge suitable for use as a carrier for osteogenic protein, said method comprising: a) preparing a mixture of particles of a porous particulate polymer made of a material selected from the group comprised of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and copolymers of lactic acid and glycolic acid, and liquid comprising a lower alkyl alcohol and a surfactant, such that the ratio of liquid to particles in the mixture is from about 0.70 to about 0.90 (volume/volume); b) heating the mixture of step (a) until the particles form a fused sponge; c) optionally continuing to heat the mixture for an additional period of time at a temperature of about 45° to 60° C.; d) optionally cooling the mixture; and e) drying the mixture in the form of a fused bioresorbable sponge.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A method or making a fused bioresorbable sponge suitable for use as a carrier for osteogenic protein, said method comprising: a) preparing a mixture of particles of a porous particulate polymer made of a material selected from the group comprised of polylactic acid, polyglycolic acid, and copolymers of lactic acid and glycolic acid, and liquid comprising a lower alkyl alcohol and a surfactant, such that the ratio of liquid to particles in the mixture is from about 0.70 to about 0.90 (volume/volume); b) heating the mixture of step (a) until the particles form a fused sponge; c) optionally continuing to heat the mixture for an additional period of time at a temperature of about 45° to 60° C.; d) optionally cooling the mixture; and e) drying the mixture in the form of a fused bioresorbable sponge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the porous particulate polymer comprises copolymers of lactic acid and glycolic acid.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein step (b) comprises immersing the particles and liquid in a circulating water bath.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the starting temperature of the circulating water bath is about 26° C.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 3, wherein the starting temperature of the circulating water bath is about 40° C.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the container is made of polystyrene.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the particles have an average size of approximately 150 to about 500 μm.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the particles have an average size of approximately 300 to about 500 μm.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the ratio of liquid to particles is from about 0.75 to about 0.85.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
135 words
A method of making a fused bioresorbable sponge suitable for use as a carrier for osteogenic protein, said method comprising: a) preparing particles of a porous particulate polymer comprising lactic acid and glycolic acid; b) placing the particles in a container together with liquid containing ethanol and a surfactant, such that the ratio of liquid to particles in the mixture is from about 0.70 to about 0.90 (volume/volume); c) heating the container containing the particles and liquid for a period of time from about 1 to about 60 minutes at a temperature of about 60° C.; d) optionally cooling the container for a period of about 5 minutes or more at a temperature of about 4° C.; and e) removing the particles and liquid in the form of a fused bioresorbable sponge from the container.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
135 words
A method of making a fused bioresorbable sponge suitable for use as a carrier for osteogenic protein, said method comprising: a) preparing particles of a porous particulate polymer comprising lactic acid and glycolic acid; b) placing the particles in a container together with liquid containing ethanol and a surfactant, such that the ratio of liquid to particles in the mixture is from about 0.70 to about 0.90 (volume/volume); c) heating the container containing the particles and liquid for a period of time from about 1 to about 60 minutes at a temperature of about 60° C.; d) optionally cooling the container for a period of about 5 minutes or more at a temperature of about 4° C.; and e) removing the particles and liquid in the form of a fused bioresorbable sponge from the container.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
A fused bioresorbable sponge of porous particulate polymer made of a material selected from the group comprised of polylactic acid, polyglactic acid, and. Copolymers of lactic acid and glycolic acid, made by the method of claim 1.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
A composition comprising a fused bioresorbable sponge according to claim 11 and an osteogenic protein.
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