Micromolded or 3-D printed pulsatile release vaccine formulations
First Claim
1. A polymeric device comprising a polymeric shell and at least one discrete region comprising a therapeutic, prophylactic, nutraceutical, or diagnostic agent, optionally in combination with a stabilizing excipient, wherein the shell and discrete regions are formed from successive layers of polymeric particles bonded together by solvent and/or temperature by three dimensional printing or micromolding.
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Abstract
Emulsion-based and micromolded (“MM”) or three dimensional printed (“3DP”) polymeric formulations for single injection of antigen, preferably releasing at two or more time periods, have been developed. Formulations are preferably formed of biocompatible, biodegradable polymers. Discrete regions encapsulating antigen, alone or in combination with other antigens, adjuvants, stabilizers, and release modifiers, are present in the formulations. Antigen is preferably present in excipient at the time of administration, or on the surface of the formulation, for immediate release, and incorporated within the formulation for release at ten to 45 days after initial release of antigen, optionally at ten to 90 day intervals for release of antigen in one or more additional time periods. Antigen may be stabilized through the use of stabilizing agents such as trehalose glass. In a preferred embodiment for immunization against polio, antigen is released at the time of administration, and two, four and six months thereafter.
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- 1. A polymeric device comprising a polymeric shell and at least one discrete region comprising a therapeutic, prophylactic, nutraceutical, or diagnostic agent, optionally in combination with a stabilizing excipient, wherein the shell and discrete regions are formed from successive layers of polymeric particles bonded together by solvent and/or temperature by three dimensional printing or micromolding.
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