Details for Patent: 6,432,440

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Summary for Patent: 6,432,440

Title:	Pectin compositions and methods of use for improved delivery of drugs to mucosal surfaces
Abstract:	Liquid pharmaceutical compositions for administration to a mucosal surface, comprising a therapeutic agent and a pectin with a low degree of esterification are described. Such compositions gel, or can be adapted to gel, at the site of application in the absence of an extraneous source of divalent metal ions.
Inventor(s):	Watts; Peter James (Nottingham, GB), Illum; Lisbeth (Nottingham, GB)
Assignee:	West Pharmaceutical Services Drug Delivery & Clinical Research Centre ( (Nottingham, GB)
Application Number:	09/402,976
Patent Claim Types: see list of patent claims	Composition; Delivery; Dosage form; Formulation; Device; Use; Process;

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Foreign Priority and PCT Information for Patent: 6,432,440

Foriegn Application Priority Data
Foreign Country	Foreign Patent Number	Foreign Patent Date
United Kingdom	9707934	Apr 18, 1997

PCT Information
PCT Filed	April 20, 1998	PCT Application Number:	PCT/GB98/01147
PCT Publication Date:	October 29, 1998	PCT Publication Number:	WO98/47535

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