Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for preparing a cell suspension comprising an enzyme reservoir (10), a first purification compartment (20) for receiving a first purification material (P1), wherein the first purification compartment (20) is in fluid connection or can be brought into fluid connection with the enzyme reservoir (10), a syringe (40) comprising a barrel (41) defining a barrel compartment (45) and a piston (42) which is movably arranged in the barrel compartment (45), wherein the syringe (40) comprises a syringe inlet (43) connected to the barrel compartment (45), wherein the syringe inlet (43) is in fluid connection or can be brought into fluid connection with the first purification compartment (20), and wherein the syringe (40) comprises a syringe outlet (44), and wherein the device (1) comprises a flow path from the enzyme reservoir (10) via the first purification compartment (20) to the syringe inlet (43). Also provided herein are methods for preparing a cell suspension.

Abstract: In one embodiment the invention provides a capsule for the oral administration of biopharmaceuticals to the gastrointestinal system. The capsule includes a capsule shell enveloping a lipophilic matrix permeated with discrete microcapsules. Each microcapsule is a hydrophilic matrix formed of an internal phase comprising an aqueous medium, stabilized into a discrete structure by a colloidal polymer, and containing the biopharmaceutical(s). The colloidal polymer typically is a hydrocolloid or an amphiphilic colloidal polymer.