Liposomal encapsulation of glycosaminoglycans for the treatment of arthritic joints

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United States Patent Application 20050123593
Kind Code A1
Thompson, Jonathan ; et al. June 9, 2005
Liposomal encapsulation of glycosaminoglycans for the treatment of arthritic joints
Abstract
In a preferred embodiemnt the present invention features a composition and method of delivery comprising Glycosaminoglycans encapsulated in a liposomal delivery system for intraarticular administration for the treatment of osteoarthritis In a more preferred embodiemnt the present invention features a composition and method of delivery comprising hyaluronic acid encapsulated in a liposomal delivery system for intraarticular administration for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
Inventors: Thompson, Jonathan; (Leeds, GB) ; Niemiec, Susan; (Ann Harbor, MI)
Correspondence Name and Address: PHILIP S. JOHNSON
JOHNSON & JOHNSON
ONE JOHNSON & JOHNSON PLAZA
NEW BRUNSWICK
NJ
08933-7003
US
Serial No.: 481605
Series Code: 10
Filed: December 13, 2004
PCT Filed: June 20, 2002
PCT NO: PCT/US02/19716
U.S. Current Class: 424/450; 514/54; 514/56
U.S. Class at Publication: 424/450; 514/054; 514/056
Intern'l Class: A61K 031/728; A61K 031/727; A61K 009/127