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A Tripeptide-Stabilized Nanoemulsion of Oleic Acid
Published on: February 27, 2019
Targeted oral peptide delivery using multi-unit particulates: Drug and permeation enhancer layering approach
Puneet Tyagi1, Ruchit Trivedi2, Sergei Pechenov1
1Dosage Form Design and Development, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gaithersburg, MD, USA.
Abstract:
Oral delivery of peptides is a challenge due to their instability and their limited transport and absorption characteristics within the gastrointestinal tract. In this work, we used layering techniques in a fluidized bed dryer to create a configuration in which the active peptide, permeation enhancers, and polymers are coated to control the release of the peptide. Formulations were developed to disintegrate at pH values of 5.5 and 7.0. In addition, sustained-release or mucoadhesive polymers were coated to trigger release at a desired site in the gastrointestinal tract. Dissolution studies with a USP Type I (basket) apparatus confirmed the duration of release. Pharmacokinetic studies were performed in beagle dogs to evaluate bioavailability. A high-disintegration pH was found to be advantageous in enhancing bioavailability.
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