US Patent

US9925231 — Formulations of guanylate cyclase C agonists and methods of use

Formulation · Assigned to Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc · Expires 2031-09-15 · 5y remaining

Vulnerability score 31/100 Strong — defensible against typical IPR challenges

What this patent protects

This patent protects low-dose formulations of guanylate cyclase-C agonist peptides, which can be used alone or in combination 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
US9925231
Jurisdiction
US
Classification
Formulation
Expires
2031-09-15
Drug substance claim
No
Drug product claim
Yes
Assignee
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
Source
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