Methods and compositions for the pulmonary delivery insulin
US6737045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 18, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2022 |
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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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