Methods and compositions for pulmonary delivery of insulin
US5997848A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K47/26
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systemic delivery of insulin to a mammalian host is accomplished by inhalation of a dry powder of insulin. It has been found that dry insulin powders are rapidly absorbed through the alveolar regions of the lungs.
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