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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 05, 2025
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2020
Applicant:
The Regents of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Inventors:
Steven P. Schwendeman, Superior Township, MI (US);
Jie Tang, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Assignee:
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/50 (2006.01); A61K 31/56 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/5031 (2013.01); A61K 31/56 (2013.01);
Abstract
The disclosure relates to microspheres comprising a core and a shell. More particularly the disclosure relates to microspheres for extended, controlled release of a poorly water-soluble therapeutic agent having a solubility in water of 50 μg/mL or less, the microsphere having a core comprising the therapeutic agent, and a substantially impermeable shell surrounding the core. Methods of making and using the microspheres are also provided.