US Patent

US9616097 — Formulations of guanylate cyclase C agonists and methods of use

Formulation · Assigned to Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc · Expires 2032-08-20 · 6y remaining

Vulnerability score 25/100 Strong — defensible against typical IPR challenges

What this patent protects

This patent protects low-dose formulations of guanylate cyclase-C agonist peptides and methods for their use, including administration with other therapeutic agents.

USPTO Abstract

The invention provides low-dose formulations of guanylate cyclase-C (“GCC”) agonist peptides and methods for their use. The formulations of the invention can be administered either alone or in combination with one or more additional therapeutic agents, preferably an inhibitor of cGMP-dependent phosphodiesterase or a laxative.

Drugs covered by this patent

Patent Metadata

Patent number
US9616097
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2032-08-20
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
Source
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