Compositions and methods for buccal delivery of human growth hormone
US8030271B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 5, 2006 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61P43/00
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides pharmaceutical compositions for buccal delivery of human growth hormone (hGH) comprising a delivery agent and hGH. The compositions of the present invention provide improved delivery of hGH compared to comparable oral compositions, resulting in increased serum concentrations of hGH. The present invention further provides for methods of stimulating tissue growth in an animal by buccally co-administering hGH and a delivery agent.
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