Polymer-based compositions for sustained release

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APP PUB NO 20040028733A1
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10361797

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This invention relates to sustained release compositions, and methods of forming and using said compositions, in particular for the sustained release of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH). The sustained release compositions comprise a polymeric matrix of a biodegradable biocompatible polymer and stabilized FSH. The method of the invention for forming a sustained release composition includes, dissolving a biodegradable biocompatible polymer in a polymer solvent to form a polymer solution; adding biologically active stabilized FSH; removing the solvent; and solidifying the polymer to form a polymer matrix containing stabilized FSH dispersed therein. Also described is a method for providing a therapeutically effective amount of stabilized FSH in a patient in need of for a sustained period comprising administering to the patient a dose of the sustained release compositions of the invention. The sustained release composition of FSH can be used to promote maturation of follicles, promote spermatogenesis and to treat fertility disorders.

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MERCK SERONO INTERNATIONAL SA9 CHEMIN DES MINES GENEVA 1202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Costantino, Henry R Brookline, MA 165 4403
Figueiredo, Maria Somerville, MA 14 454
Scher, David S Hudson, MA 40 242
Tracy, Mark A Arlington, MA 33 1515
Ward, Kevin L Arlington, MA 23 221

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