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Permeation enhancer compositions for increased absorption of therapeutic proteins through the colonic membrane

US5817624A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/44
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical formulation of a therapeutic polypeptide together with a permeation-enhancing mixture of sodium 3-nitrobenzoate and an oil to provide enhanced absorption of the polypeptide through the wall of the gastrointestinal tract, and particularly of the colon, after oral administration.

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