Macromolecular microparticles and methods of production and use
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1. A microparticle comprising macromolecule and polymer, wherein the concentration of macromolecule in the microparticle is at least 40% and less than 100% by weight.
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Abstract
Methods relating to the field of biochemistry and more specifically relating to microparticles for use in diagnostics, therapeutics, and research are provided.
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1. A microparticle comprising macromolecule and polymer, wherein the concentration of macromolecule in the microparticle is at least 40% and less than 100% by weight.
- 2. A microparticle comprising a macromolecule and a polymer, wherein said macromolecule is a hormone, and said polymer is a water soluble, linear or branched high molecular weight polymer capable of removing water from the macromolecule.
- 5. A method of preparing a microparticle comprising combining a hormone and a water soluble, linear or branched high molecular weight polymer in an aqueous solution, and heating the peptide hormone and polymer for a sufficient period of time to form microparticles.
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