Microparticles comprising PCL and uses thereof
AssigneeAqtis IP BV
InventorsHenderikus Super, Paul Willem Mijnen, Pieter Gerard Zijlstra, Dirk Wybe Grijpma
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Abstract
The invention relates to a process for preparing PCL-comprising microparticles, to microparticles obtainable by said process, to gel hence obtained and to several uses of the gel such as for the preparation of a medicament for treating a skin abnormality or disfigurement, and/or for controlling bladder function and/or controlling gastric reflux and/or for treating erectile dysfunction and/or for treating vocal cords. The gel may also be used for cosmetic applications.
Claims10
An implant or filler composition comprising a biodegradable, injectable gel and further comprising microparticles, each microparticle comprising polycaprolactone (PCL) and having:
- i) homogenous density and form,
- ii) homogenous PCL content throughout the microparticle, and
- iii) essentially spherical and smooth surface,
- wherein at least 80 weight percent of the microparticles has a diameter distribution range between 25 and 75 μm.
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