Abstract: New compositions formed from the combination of an active substance with a hydrogel carrier moiety are provided. The compositions are suitable for use in high-velocity transdermal particle injection techniques. Methods of providing the new compositions are also provided. In addition, methods for administering pharmacologically active agent to a subject are provided. These methods are useful for delivering drugs, biopharmaceuticals, vaccines and diagnostics agents.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 3, 2001
Date of Patent:
April 4, 2006
Assignee:
PowderJect Research Ltd.
Inventors:
Barbara Horsey O'Connor, Terry Lee Burkoth, Steven Joseph Prestrelski, Yuh-Fun Maa, Andrew Muddle, Roderick Hafner