Pectin compositions and methods of use for improved delivery of drugs to mucosal surfaces
US6432440B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 20, 2020 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Liquid pharmaceutical compositions for administration to a mucosal surface, comprising a therapeutic agent and a pectin with a low degree of esterification are described. Such compositions gel, or can be adapted to gel, at the site of application in the absence of an extraneous source of divalent metal ions.
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