Compositions and methods for increasing iron intake in a mammal

US11224614B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Solvotrin Therapeutics Limited · IE

Inventors

• John Gilmer · Dublin, IE
• Gábor Radics · Dunshaughlin, IE
• Michael Whelehan · Rathangan, IE
• Jun Wang · New City, US
• Pat O'Flynn · Cork, IE
• Mark Ledwidge · Cork, IE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 15, 2015
• Grant date: Jan 18, 2022
• Expiry date: Dec 17, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A61K9/2063
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

Compositions containing iron and denatured protein have been prepared that are capable of increasing serum iron and other divalent metal cations in a subject. For example, edible microbeads have been prepared containing iron entrapped within a protein matrix that provides a gastroprotective effect and improves iron bioavailability relative to previously known vehicles for delivering iron to a subject.