US Patent
US10646431 — PH dependent carriers for targeted release of pharmaceuticals along the gastrointestinal tract, compositions therefrom, and making and using same
Formulation · Assigned to PLX Opco Inc · Expires 2032-09-29 · 6y remaining
Vulnerability score
50/100
Moderate — design-around opportunities exist
What this patent protects
This patent protects novel drug carriers that can release biologically active agents in targeted pH environments, including the gastrointestinal tract.
USPTO Abstract
Novel drug carriers capable of targeted and/or pH dependent release of biologically active agents into selected pH environments including the gastrointestinal (GI), ophthalmic, urinary, or reproductive tracts. Unexpectedly, carriers including free fatty acids (FFA) are able to deliver biologically active agents to various pH environments. Such targeted delivery is tailorable and useful for active agents that are: (a) injurious to the upper GI tract (esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), (b) acid labile, (c) impermeable/soluble compounds in GI fluids, (d) susceptible to first pass metabolism, and/or (e) cause stomach irritation, upset, or dyspepsia.
Drugs covered by this patent
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