Emisphere Technologies, Inc.

Mhr Institutional Partners Iia LP

Harry R Leipold

Andrea Leone-Bay

Donald J Sarubbi

Eric Yanjun Wang

Sam J Milstein

Koc-Kan Ho

David Gschneidner

Nai Fang Wang

Donald J Sarrubi

Modified amino acid compounds useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

Compounds and compositions for delivering active agents

Carrier compounds and compositions therewith which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

8-&lsqb;(2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzoyl) amino&rsqb;-octanoic acid compositions for delivering active agents

Active agent transport systems

Carrier compounds, compositions, and dosage unit forms therefor which are useful in the delivery of active agents are provided. The present invention provides a compound having the formula: ##STR1## or a salt thereof, wherein the compound may be used in a composition or dosage unit form for delivery of at least one active agent, including a peptide, mucopoly-saccharide, carbohydrate, or a lipid. Methods of administration and preparation of the compounds and compositions of the invention are provided as well, including oral administration. Further, the compositions of the invention may be prepared by mixing at least one active agent, at least one carrier compound, and, optionally, a dosing vehicle.

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Elmsford, NY, United States of America

Harry R Leipold