Microneedle device having a peptide therapeutic agent and an amino acid, methods of making and using the same
US9675675B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2037/0053
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A medical device including an array of microneedles and a coating disposed on or within the microneedles and a method of making such a device are disclosed. The coating includes a peptide therapeutic agent and an amino acid. A method of stabilizing a peptide therapeutic agent with an amino acid on an array of microneedles is also disclosed. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent and the amino acid either both have a net positive charge or both have a net negative charge. In some cases, the peptide therapeutic agent is histidine.
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