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Method for delivering bioactive agents into and through the mucosally-associated lymphoid tissues and controlling their release

  • US 5,942,252 A
  • Filed: 06/06/1995
  • Issued: 08/24/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/24/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of increasing the bioavailability of a bioactive agent which is taken up by the mucosally-associated lymphoid tissues of an animal comprising orally, nasally, rectally, vaginally, ophthalmically, or oral inhalationally administering an effective amount of microcapsules to said animal, wherein said microcapsules comprise said bioactive agent encapsulated in a biocompatible excipient and wherein said microcapsules are of a size of between approximately 1 micrometer and approximately 10 micrometers.

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