Patents Assigned to Alkernnes Pharma Ireland Limited
  • Poly(lactide-co-glycolide) based sustained release microcapsules comprising a polypeptide and a sugar
    Patent number: 8293871
    Abstract: This invention relates to compositions for the sustained release of biologically active polypeptides, and methods of forming and using said compositions, 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 sugar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignees: Alkernnes Pharma Ireland Limited, Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven G. Wright, Troy Christensen, Thean Yeoh, Michael E. Rickey, Joyce M. Hotz, Rajesh Kumar, Henry R. Costantino, Christine Smith, David M. Lokensgard, Mark Fineman, John Ong