Efficient microcapsule preparation and method of use

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5238714
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07592020

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The present invention relates to a method of preparing microcapsules suitable for encapsulation of therapeutic and diagnostic agents. The capsular coats are prepared from biodegradable polymers. In a particular aspect of the invention, surface charge of the polymeric material is altered by conjugation of an amino acid ester to the polymer, providing targeting to specific tissue cells. Encapsulation of hydrophilic radiodiagnostic agents in 1 .mu.m capsules provides improved opacification. Encapsulation of cytotoxic agents in 100 .mu.m capsules is useful in chemoembolization procedures.

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BOARD OF REGENTS THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM 201 WEST 7TH STREET AUSTIN TX201 WEST 7TH STREET AUSTIN TX 78701

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Wallace, Michael Houston, TX 49 1437
Wallace, Sidney Houston, TX 50 5888
Yang, David Sugarland, TX 102 1759

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