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Modified protein excipient for delayed-release tablet

US8795724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2009
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61P31/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to delayed release oral formulations comprising active ingredients and modified proteins used as excipients. The proteins have chemical modifications such as succmylation, deammation, glytarylation or phosphorylation which decrease the isoelectric point of the protein compared to the protein's native isoelectric point and enhance protem-protem interactions, thereby reducing solubility and swelling, and delaying release of the active ingredient when the formulation is ingested orally. Particularly, the invention relates to tablets that comprise an excipient of chemically-modified food proteins such as soy proteins or -lactoglobulm useful for delaying release of an active ingredient such as a pharmaceutical drug or a probiotic.

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