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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2008
Applicants:
Mei-chang Kuo, Palo Alto, CA (US);
David Lechuga-ballesteros, San Jose, CA (US);
Inventors:
Mei-chang Kuo, Palo Alto, CA (US);
David Lechuga-Ballesteros, San Jose, CA (US);
Assignee:
Novartis AG, Basel, CH;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61K 9/14 (2006.01); A61K 38/05 (2006.01); A61K 38/06 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
The present invention provides a highly dispersible formulation comprising an active agent and a dipeptide or tripeptide comprising at least two leucyl residues. The composition of the invention possesses superior aerosol properties and is thus preferred for aerosolized administration to the lung. Also provided are a method for (i) increasing the dispersibility of an active-agent containing formulation for administration to the lung, and (ii) delivery of the composition to the lungs of a subject.