GB2256183B - Double emulsion technique producing diagnostic aid microcapsules for pharmaceutical use - Google Patents

Double emulsion technique producing diagnostic aid microcapsules for pharmaceutical use

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GB2256183B
GB2256183B GB9214210A GB9214210A GB2256183B GB 2256183 B GB2256183 B GB 2256183B GB 9214210 A GB9214210 A GB 9214210A GB 9214210 A GB9214210 A GB 9214210A GB 2256183 B GB2256183 B GB 2256183B
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microcapsules
pharmaceutical use
double emulsion
diagnostic aid
emulsion technique
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GB9214210A
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GB9214210D0 (en
Inventor
Lisbeth Illum
Clive Washington
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Albumedix Ltd
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Delta Biotechnology Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/48—Diagnostic techniques
    • A61B8/481—Diagnostic techniques involving the use of contrast agent, e.g. microbubbles introduced into the bloodstream
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K49/00—Preparations for testing in vivo
    • A61K49/22—Echographic preparations; Ultrasound imaging preparations ; Optoacoustic imaging preparations
    • A61K49/222—Echographic preparations; Ultrasound imaging preparations ; Optoacoustic imaging preparations characterised by a special physical form, e.g. emulsions, liposomes
    • A61K49/223—Microbubbles, hollow microspheres, free gas bubbles, gas microspheres
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61K—PREPARATIONS FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL OR TOILETRY PURPOSES
    • A61K9/00—Medicinal preparations characterised by special physical form
    • A61K9/48—Preparations in capsules, e.g. of gelatin, of chocolate
    • A61K9/50—Microcapsules having a gas, liquid or semi-solid filling; Solid microparticles or pellets surrounded by a distinct coating layer, e.g. coated microspheres, coated drug crystals
    • A61K9/5089—Processes

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  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
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  • Acoustics & Sound (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Hematology (AREA)
  • Surgery (AREA)
  • Bioinformatics & Cheminformatics (AREA)
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  • Pharmacology & Pharmacy (AREA)
  • Medicines Containing Antibodies Or Antigens For Use As Internal Diagnostic Agents (AREA)
GB9214210A 1990-02-20 1992-07-03 Double emulsion technique producing diagnostic aid microcapsules for pharmaceutical use Expired - Fee Related GB2256183B (en)

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GB9214210A GB2256183B (en) 1990-02-20 1992-07-03 Double emulsion technique producing diagnostic aid microcapsules for pharmaceutical use

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB909003821A GB9003821D0 (en) 1990-02-20 1990-02-20 Diagnostic aid
PCT/GB1991/000247 WO1991012823A1 (en) 1990-02-20 1991-02-19 Diagnostic aid
GB9214210A GB2256183B (en) 1990-02-20 1992-07-03 Double emulsion technique producing diagnostic aid microcapsules for pharmaceutical use

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GB9214210D0 GB9214210D0 (en) 1992-09-16
GB2256183A GB2256183A (en) 1992-12-02
GB2256183B true GB2256183B (en) 1994-03-09

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US6776761B2 (en) 1999-08-13 2004-08-17 Point Biomedical Corporation Hollow microspheres with controlled fragility for medical use

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US6193951B1 (en) 1997-04-30 2001-02-27 Point Biomedical Corporation Microparticles useful as ultrasonic contrast agents
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US3781230A (en) * 1968-12-23 1973-12-25 Champion Int Corp Microcapsular opacifier system
US4089800A (en) * 1975-04-04 1978-05-16 Ppg Industries, Inc. Method of preparing microcapsules
US4173488A (en) * 1968-12-23 1979-11-06 Champion International Corporation Oil-in-water emulsions containing hydropholeic starch
EP0327490A1 (en) * 1988-02-05 1989-08-09 Schering Aktiengesellschaft Ultrasonic imaging agents, process for their preparation and their diagnostic and therapeutical use
US4968562A (en) * 1990-02-27 1990-11-06 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Hollow acid-free acrylate polymeric microspheres having multiple small voids

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US3781230A (en) * 1968-12-23 1973-12-25 Champion Int Corp Microcapsular opacifier system
US4173488A (en) * 1968-12-23 1979-11-06 Champion International Corporation Oil-in-water emulsions containing hydropholeic starch
US4089800A (en) * 1975-04-04 1978-05-16 Ppg Industries, Inc. Method of preparing microcapsules
EP0327490A1 (en) * 1988-02-05 1989-08-09 Schering Aktiengesellschaft Ultrasonic imaging agents, process for their preparation and their diagnostic and therapeutical use
US4968562A (en) * 1990-02-27 1990-11-06 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Hollow acid-free acrylate polymeric microspheres having multiple small voids

Non-Patent Citations (1)

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Title
Microcapsule Processing and Technology 1979 A Kondo p18-20 p61, 68, 70,90-92,106-109,118-119 *

Cited By (1)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US6776761B2 (en) 1999-08-13 2004-08-17 Point Biomedical Corporation Hollow microspheres with controlled fragility for medical use

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PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee

Effective date: 19960219