Transdermal protein delivery using low-frequency sonophoresis
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1. A method for enhancing delivery of a drug in a single step across the skin into the blood using ultrasound wherein the ultrasound is applied by pulsing at a frequency of between 20 kHz and less than 1 MHz at an intensity not causing any irreversible skin damage for a period of time effective to deliver to the patient a therapeutic drug dosage into the blood.
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Abstract
Applications of low-frequency (20 KHz) ultrasound enhances transdermal transport of high-molecular weight proteins. This method includes a simultaneous application of ultrasound and protein on the skin surface in order to deliver therapeutic doses of proteins across the skin. Examples demonstrate in vitro and in vivo administration of insulin (molecular weight 6,000 D), and in vitro administration of gamma interferon (molecular weight 17,000 D), and erythropoeitin (molecular weight 48,000 D).
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- 1. A method for enhancing delivery of a drug in a single step across the skin into the blood using ultrasound wherein the ultrasound is applied by pulsing at a frequency of between 20 kHz and less than 1 MHz at an intensity not causing any irreversible skin damage for a period of time effective to deliver to the patient a therapeutic drug dosage into the blood.
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