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Class 424/488 - Polysaccharides (e.g., cellulose, etc.)


Subclass of Class 424 - Drug, bio-affecting and body treating compositions
Definition: Subject matter in which the matrix is of a polysaccharide.
No. of patents: 1204
Last issue date: 03/09/2010


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NumberTitleIssue Date
7674480Rapidly expanding composition for gastric retention and controlled release of therapeutic agents, and dosage forms including the composition
The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition for use in a dosage form for oral administration to a patient. The composition expands upon contact with gastric fluid and promotes retention of the dosage form in the patient's stomach for a prolonged peri...
03/09/2010
7658947Thermo-gelling composition
There is provided a new thermo-gelling composition made with methylcellulose and citric acid. This composition may also have an effective amount of a treating agent, which may be a medicinal agent, cosmetic agent, moisturizer, adjuvant, nutritional agent, other ingr...
02/09/2010
7651702Crosslinking hyaluronan and chitosanic polymers
Materials and methods related to crosslinking hyaluronan and chitosan are described herein. Also described are products of the described methods. ...
01/26/2010
7622138Pharmaceutical compositions for drug delivery and methods of treating or preventing conditions using same
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions in the form of a gel for controlled- or sustained-release of a pharmaceutically active agent and to methods for treating or preventing or preventing a condition in an animal by administering to an animal i...
11/24/2009
7618651Pharmaceutical compositions for drug delivery and methods of treating or preventing conditions using same
The present invention relates to pharmaceutical compositions in the form of a gel for controlled- or sustained-release of a pharmaceutically active agent and to methods for treating or preventing or preventing a condition in an animal by administering to an animal i...
11/17/2009
7531191Stimuli-responsive systems for controlled drug delivery
A method of delivering a therapeutic agent by providing a cross-linked polymer encapsulating the therapeutic agent to a site in a patient. The degradation rate of the cross-linked polymer is correlated with a local concentration of an indicator, and the therapeutic ...
05/12/2009
7531192Delivery systems for functional ingredients
The present invention provides oral delivery systems for functional ingredients, such as drugs, nutritional supplements, botanicals, and vitamins. The delivery systems comprise an ingestible matrix within which the functional ingredient(s) are substantially uniforml...
05/12/2009
7527807Compositions and methods for increasing the oral absorption of antimicrobials
The present invention provides compositions and methods for increasing absorption of antibacterial agents, particularly third generation cephalosporin antibacterial agents, in oral dosage solid and/or suspension forms. Specifically, the composition is comprised of a...
05/05/2009
7524514Biomimetic composition reinforced by a polyelectrolytic complex of hyaluronic acid and chitosan
The present invention relates to a three dimensional, malleable cell culture composition and method of forming the same comprising hyaluronic acid, chitosan and a polyelectrolytic complex of hyaluronic acid and chitosan. These three components in combination constit...
04/28/2009
7494669Delivery of physiological agents with in-situ gels comprising anionic polysaccharides
In-situ gelation of a pectic substance. Composition, method of preparation, and method of use of a pectin in-situ gelling formulation for the delivery and sustained release of a physiologically active agent to the body of an animal. The pectin can be isolated from
02/24/2009
7439214Cationic derivatives and applications therefor
This invention relates to cationically derivatized polycalactomannans obtained from cassia tora and cassia obtusifolia and to their use in personal care, household care, and institutional care compositions. ...
10/21/2008
7439044High viscosity xanthan polymer preparations
Increasing the molecular length of xanthan polymer makes a higher viscosity xanthan composition. Xanthan with higher specific viscosity characteristics provides more viscosity at equivalent concentration in food, industrial and oilfield applications. Methods for inc...
10/21/2008
7431943Controlled release and taste masking oral pharmaceutical compositions
Controlled release and taste masking compositions containing one or more active principles inglobated in a three-component matrix structure, i.e. a structure formed by successive amphiphilic, lipophilic or inert matrices and finally inglobated or dispersed in hydrop...
10/07/2008
7417020Compositions comprising low-DP polymerized surfactants and methods of use thereof
Provided are low-irritation personal care compositions comprising a low-DP polymerized surfactants. Also provided are methods of making and using such compositions. ...
08/26/2008
7417021Biologically active conjugate of a biopolymer and therapeutic agent
A biologically active conjugate is disclosed comprising a biopolymer and a therapeutic agent joined by a disulfide bond. The conjugate, when formulated in a pharmaceutical composition with a suitable carrier, has improved in vivo stability and activity, and can be t...
08/26/2008
7410947Osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of endochondral bone and osteochondral defects
Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art...
08/12/2008
7407671Temperature controlled solute delivery system
A system for delivering solute to a target location within a mammalian body, the system including a medical device, a thermosensitive cellulose gel structure over the medical device, and a biologically active solute within said gel structure. The gel structure deswe...
08/05/2008
7399739Vertebral augmentation composition and method
A flowable vertebral augmentation composition for the treatment and repair of a vertebral body defect, e.g., an osteoporotic condition, contains biocompatible, optionally osteoconductive, support elements that are resistant to deformation or fracture under the norma...
07/15/2008
7399483Carrier with solid fibrinogen and solid thrombin
The present invention relates to a solid composition useful for tissue gluing, tissue sealing and haemostasis consisting essentially of a) a carrier which has at least one of the following physical properties: elasticity module in the range of 5-100 N/cm, density of...
07/15/2008
7381227Fabric laundering
Relatively low levels of polysaccharides in combination with small, deformable, water-insoluble particles of a size in the range 0.05-5 microns are capable of giving benefits in a wash liquor in terms of reduced fabric abrasion. ...
06/03/2008
7374775Dura substitute and a process for producing the same
The invention relates to dura substitutes to be used as prostheses for dural defects in the field of neurosurgery and processes for producing the same. The present invention provides artificial dura mater materials comprising sheets of microbial-derived polysacchari...
05/20/2008
7375096Method of preparing a supramolecular complex containing a therapeutic agent and a multi-dimensional polymer network
A method of preparing a supramolecular complex containing at least one therapeutic agent and a multi-dimensional polymer network is described. A supramolecular complex prepared by a method of the invention is described. A method of treatment by administering a thera...
05/20/2008
7365172Loop peptide and TGFα for stimulating stem cell proliferation and migration
There is disclosed a novel genus of small peptides, much smaller than human TGFα, was discovered as having TGFα biological activity and therefore are useful as pharmacologic agents for the same indications as full length TGFα polypeptide. There is further disclos...
04/29/2008
7364753Magnesium-containing compositions and methods for enhancing dehydroepiandrosterone levels
Compositions and methods for using the same to restore dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels in humans are described. The compositions comprise magnesium chloride, a suitable solvent, a gelling agent and a glycerin. The compositions are administered to the skin of hu...
04/29/2008
7361634Pain-sensitive therapeutic wound dressings
The invention provides a wound dressing comprising a therapeutic agent and a matrix comprising polymers joined by cross-linkages which cross-linkages comprise oligopeptidic sequences which are cleavable by a kallikrein associated with wound fluid such that the rate ...
04/22/2008
7357946Uses for cellulose-containing aggregates
Aggregates of cellulose-containing particles, such as particles of waste paper and optional other vegetation or waste particles are used as a carrier for additives such as insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers and nutrients. The particles can be also used as a carri...
04/15/2008
7354607Drink containing ultrafine powder of ginseng and the method thereof
The present invention relates to a method of preparation of a drink composition containing powder of ginseng or red ginseng, and more particularly, it relates to a health drink containing powder of ginseng or red ginseng ultrafinely pulverized by a suitable pulveriz...
04/08/2008
7354606Nutritional supplement containing alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitors
A nutritional supplement composition contains inhibitors of alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase substantially in the absence of lipase inhibitors. The composition can include touchi extract and phaseolamin as the alpha-glucosidase and alpha-amylase inhibitor, respec...
04/08/2008
7351430Shape-retentive hydrogel particle aggregates and their uses
The present invention is related to hydrogel particles and aggregates formed therefrom having characteristics including, without limitation, shape-retentiveness, elasticity, controllable pore sizes and controllable degradation rates that render them useful for a wid...
04/01/2008
7351798Stabilized protein crystals, formulations comprising them and methods of making them
This invention relates to methods for the stabilization, storage and delivery of biologically active macromolecules, such as proteins, peptides and nucleic acids. In particular, this invention relates to protein or nucleic acid crystals, formulations and composition...
04/01/2008
7347988Synthesis, uses and compositions of crystal hydrogels
A method is disclosed for creating hydrogels with ordered crystalline structures that exhibit a characteristic colored opalescence. In addition to the unique optical properties, these materials contain a large amount of water in their crosslinked networks. The manuf...
03/25/2008
7338664Color changing matrix as wear indicator
A sustained-release matrix for dental application includes either an anti-microbial agent or a colorant that is released from the matrix when the matrix contacts water. The preferred matrices include a water-soluble polymer and a water-insoluble support resin. ...
03/04/2008
7338667Pharmaceutical formulation
The present invention concerns an extended release formulation having an accelerating erosion and/or dissolution rate of the surface of the formulation. The formulation comprises a drug having low solubility in water dispersed or dissolved in at least one erasable h...
03/04/2008
7335627Polymeric alkylpolyglycoside carboxylates
The products of the invention are polymers of carboxylated alkylpolyglycosides. The products are very mild surfactants that are useful in personal care applications. ...
02/26/2008
7335381Transplantable particulate bone composition having high osteoinductive capacity and methods for making and using same
A particulate bone of defined sizes which has a unique property of direct bone osteoinduction without going through endochondral ossification stage is disclosed. The bone is not subjected to chemical extraction or decalcification. This allows for the retention of al...
02/26/2008
7335391Method for coating implantable devices
A method of forming a coating for an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is provided which includes applying a composition to the device in an environment having a selected pressure. ...
02/26/2008
7332160Medical device and method for tissue removal and repair
The present invention relates to medical devices that are to be implanted or inserted into the body of a patient for the purpose of removing undesired body tissues. In one embodiment of the invention the medical device comprises a body tissue removal agent for remov...
02/19/2008
7332566Biocompatible crosslinked polymers with visualization agents
Biocompatible crosslinked polymers, and methods for their preparation and use, are disclosed in which the biocompatible crosslinked polymers are formed from water soluble precursors having electrophilic and nucleophilic functional groups capable of reacting and cros...
02/19/2008
7329413Coatings for drug delivery devices having gradient of hydration and methods for fabricating thereof
Coatings for implantable medical devices, and methods for fabricating thereof, are provided. The coatings include a first polymer layer and a second polymer layer, where the second polymer has a higher degree of hydration than the first polymer. ...
02/12/2008
7329411Ophthalmic compositions containing a synergistic combination of three polymers
Ophthalmic compositions suitable for use as artificial tears or as vehicles for ophthalmic drugs are disclosed. The compositions contain a combination of three polymers that have a synergistic effect on viscosity. ...
02/12/2008
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