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Pharmaceutical composition for improved administration of HIV gp41-derived peptides, and its use in therapy

US7045552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 16, 2003
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K47/26
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising a solution comprised of synthetic peptide in a final concentration of not less than 70 mg/ml in admixture with a polyol; wherein the synthetic peptide is an HIV fusion inhibitor, and wherein the polyol is in a final concentration of no less than 5 weight % and no more than 75 weight % of the pharmaceutical composition. Also provided is a synthetic peptide-containing pharmaceutical composition as a unit dose comprising an aqueous formulation comprised of synthetic peptide in a final concentration of not less than 70 mg/ml in admixture with a polyol; wherein the synthetic peptide is an HIV fusion inhibitor, and wherein the polyol is in a final concentration of no less than 5 weight % and no more than 75 weight % of the pharmaceutical composition. Further provided is a method of treating HIV infection by administering to an HIV-infected individual a pharmaceutical composition according to the present invention.

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