Abstract:
Compositions of spherical insulin particles having improved pulmonary application potentials and methods of forming and using these compositions are disclosed in the present application. In one clinical trial with 30 healthy male human subjects, no coughing was observed upon a single pulmonary administration of the spherical insulin particles at an insulin dose of 6.5 mg, nor during the 10-hour post dosing period.
Abstract:
A method for processing compositions containing microparticles is provided. The method comprises providing a composition comprising a plurality of solid microparticles and at least one non-volatile material, providing one or more non- solvents comprising an aqueous solution containing at least one free multivalent cation, exposing the composition to the non-solvent to form a mixture containing one or more liquid phases and the solid microparticles, and removing at least a portion of the resulting one or more liquid phases while retaining at least the micropartieles, thereby removing at least a portion of the non- volatile material from the composition.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to surface-modified microparticles, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of making and using such particles. The surface-modified microparticles include a microparticle core, and at least one monolayer associated with the microparticle core. The monolayer comprises an amphiphilic polymer or non-ionic polymer grafted to an ionic polymer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to composition of microparticles comprising a suspension of substantially amorphous protein microparticles, the composition providing a concentration of at least about 50 mg of said protein per ml of said composition, and the protein has a molecular weight of at least about 25,000 Daltons. In accordance with the method of production, the active agent is dissolved in an aqueous or aqueous-miscible solvent containing a dissolved phase-separation enhancing agent (PSEA) to form a solution in a single liquid phase. The solution is subjected to a liquid-solid phase separation to cause the active agent to form small spherical that are substantially amorphous or non-crystalline and are injectable through fine gauge needles at high concentrations. The invention has special application for higher molecular weight proteins.
Abstract:
Pulmonary formulations containing microparticles and a propellant are provided. The microparticles, preferably microspheres, contain protein and exhibit a fine particle fraction in the range of 25 to 100%.
Abstract:
A method for processing compositions containing microparticles is provided. The method comprises providing a composition comprising a plurality of solid microparticles and at least one non-volatile material, providing one or more non- solvents comprising an aqueous solution containing at least one free multivalent cation, exposing the composition to the non-solvent to form a mixture containing one or more liquid phases and the solid microparticles, and removing at least a portion of the resulting one or more liquid phases while retaining at least the micropartieles, thereby removing at least a portion of the non- volatile material from the composition.
Abstract:
Compositions of spherical insulin particles having improved pulmonary application potentials and methods of forming and using these compositions are disclosed in the present application. In one clinical trial with 30 healthy male human subjects, no coughing was observed upon a single pulmonary administration of the spherical insulin particles at an insulin dose of 6.5 mg, nor during the 10-hour post dosing period.
Abstract:
Surface-modified microparticles and methods of making and using such particles are disclosed. The surface modified microparticles include a preformed or core microparticle that contains at least one active agent. The outer surface of the preformed or core microparticle carries a net surface charge. A monolayer is associated with the outer surface of the preformed or core microparticle. The monolayer includes at least one charged compound that has a charge that is different from the net surface charge of the preformed or core microparticle.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to surface-modified microparticles, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, and methods of making and using such particles. The surface-modified microparticles include a microparticle core, and at least one monolayer associated with the microparticle core. The monolayer comprises an amphiphilic polymer or non-ionic polymer grafted to an ionic polymer.
Abstract:
An encapsulated particle, comprising a plurality of preformed microparticles encapsulated in an amorphous matrix, wherein at least one of the preformed microparticles comprises a core microparticle and a monolayer associated with the outer surface of the core microparticle. The core microparticle comprises at least one active agent that is capable of being released from the encapsulated particle.