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Hepatocyte-targeting vehicle for delivery of glargine insulin to a mammal

US7871641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 20, 2006
Grant dateJan 18, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K38/28
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The instant invention is drawn to a hepatocyte targeted composition comprising a mixture of free glargine insulin and glargine insulin associated with a water insoluble target molecule complex, wherein the complex comprises multiple linked individual units and a supra-molecular lipid construct matrix. Glargine insulin is present within the complex in at least one form wherein the glargine insulin has a positive charge which interacts with a negative charge on the complex. The invention also includes methods for the manufacture of the composition and methods of managing blood glucose levels in individuals with Type I and Type II diabetes.

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