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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2008
Henry R. Costantino, Woodinville, WA (US);
Joyce M. Hotz, Cincinnati, OH (US);
James R. Dasch, Needham, MA (US);
M. Gary I. Riley, Boston, MA (US);
Paul A. Burke, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Susan A. Steitz-abadi, Barrington, RI (US);
Stephen E. Zale, Hopkinton, MA (US);
Henry R. Costantino, Woodinville, WA (US);
Joyce M. Hotz, Cincinnati, OH (US);
James R. Dasch, Needham, MA (US);
M. Gary I. Riley, Boston, MA (US);
Paul A. Burke, Philadelphia, PA (US);
Susan A. Steitz-Abadi, Barrington, RI (US);
Stephen E. Zale, Hopkinton, MA (US);
Alkermes Pharma Ireland Limited, Athlone, IE;
Abstract
The invention relates to compositions and methods for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides. The sustained release compositions of this invention comprise a biocompatible polymer having dispersed therein a biologically active polypeptide, and a corticosteroid to modify the release profile and provide increased bioavailability.