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Drug delivery.

L Illum1, S S Davis

  • 1DanBiosyst UK Ltd, Highfields Science Park, Nottingham, UK.

Current Opinion in Biotechnology
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
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Biotechnology products like peptides and proteins can be delivered parenterally using liposomes or via the nasal route for respiratory delivery. However, effective oral delivery of polypeptides remains a significant challenge.

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Area of Science:

  • Biotechnology
  • Drug Delivery Systems
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

Background:

  • Peptides and proteins are crucial biotechnological products with therapeutic potential.
  • Effective delivery methods are essential for the clinical application of these biomacromolecules.
  • Current delivery strategies face challenges, particularly for oral administration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing methods for delivering peptide and protein products.
  • To identify efficient parenteral and respiratory delivery systems.
  • To highlight the ongoing challenges in oral polypeptide delivery.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of biotechnology product delivery methods.
  • Analysis of parenteral administration techniques, including liposomal incorporation.

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  • Evaluation of respiratory delivery systems, focusing on the nasal route.

    • Main Results:

    • Liposomes offer an efficient method for parenteral administration of peptides and proteins.
    • The nasal route is a favored system for respiratory delivery of these biomacromolecules.
    • Achieving improved oral delivery of polypeptides remains a difficult objective.

    Conclusions:

    • Parenteral and nasal routes represent viable delivery strategies for therapeutic peptides and proteins.
    • Further research is needed to overcome the barriers to effective oral polypeptide delivery.
    • Advancements in drug delivery are critical for maximizing the therapeutic benefits of biotechnological products.