Compounds and compositions for delivering active agents
First Claim
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1. A composition comprising:
- (A) at least one active agent; and
(B) a compound having the following formula or a salt thereof.
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Abstract
Modified amino acid compounds useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. The active agents can be peptides. Methods of administration, such as oral, subcutaneous, sublingual, and intranasal administration and methods of preparation of the modified amino acid compounds are also provided.
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29 Claims
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1. A composition comprising:
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(A) at least one active agent; and
(B) a compound having the following formula or a salt thereof. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
(A) a composition as defined in claim 1; and
(B) (a) an excipient (b) a diluent, (c) a disintegrant, (d) a lubricant, (e) a plasticizer, (f) a colorant, (g) a dosing vehicle, or (h) any combination thereof.
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14. The dosage unit form as defined in claim 13, wherein said active agent is selected from the group consisting of a biologically active agent, a chemically active agent, and a combination thereof.
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15. The dosage unit form as defined in claim 14, wherein said biologically active agent comprises at least one peptide, hormone, polysaccharide, mucopolysaccharide, carbohydrate, or lipid.
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16. The dosage unit form as defined in claim 15, wherein said biologically active agent is selected from the group consisting of human growth hormone, bovine growth hormone, growth hormone-releasing hormone, an interferon, interleukin-1, interleukin-II, insulin, heparin, low molecular weight heparin, calcitonin, erythropoietin, atrial naturetic factor, an antigen, a monoclonal antibody, somatostatin, adrenocorticotropin, gonadotropin releasing hormone, oxytocin, vasopressin, cromolyn sodium, vancomycin, parathyroid hormone, desferrioxamine, an anti-microbial agent, an anti-fungal agent, and any combination thereof.
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17. A dosage unit form as defined in claim 16, wherein said biologically active agent comprises an interferon, interleukin-II, insulin, heparin, low molecular weight heparin, calcitonin, oxytocin, vasopressin, vancomycin, DFO, parathyroid hormone, or a combination thereof.
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18. A dosage unit form as defined in claim 14, wherein said biologically active agent comprises parathyroid hormone.
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19. A dosage unit form as defined in claim 14, wherein said biologically active agent comprises recombinant human growth hormone.
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20. A dosage unit form as defined on claim 14, wherein said biologically active agent comprises interferon.
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21. A dosage unit form as defined in claim 14, wherein said biologically active agent comprises heparin.
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22. A dosage unit form as defined in claim 14, wherein said biologically active agent comprises low molecular weight heparin.
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23. A dosage unit form as defined in claim 13, comprising a tablet, a capsule, or a liquid.
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24. A dosage unit form as defined in claim 23, wherein said dosing vehicle is selected from the group consisting of water, 1,2-propane diol, ethanol, and any combination thereof.
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25. A method for administering a biologically-active agent to an animal in need of said agent, said method comprising administering orally to said animal a composition as defined in claim 2.
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26. A compound having the formula
or a salt thereof.
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28. A composition comprising:
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(A) at least one active agent; and
(B) a poly(amino acid) comprising a monomer having the formula or a salt thereof. - View Dependent Claims (29)
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