Compounds and compositions for delivering active agents

Abstract

Compounds and compositions for the delivery of active agents are provided. Methods of administration and preparation are provided as well.

1 . A compound selected from the group consisting of compounds:  
       
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
         
           
           
               
               
           
         
       
       and salts thereof.  
     
     
         2 . A composition comprising: 
 (A) an active agent; and    (B) the compound of  claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.    
     
     
         3 . The composition of  claim 2 , wherein the active agent is selected from the group consisting of a biologically active agent, a chemically active agent, and a combination thereof.  
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises at least one protein, polypeptide, peptide, hormome, polysaccharide, mucopolysaccharide, carbohydrate, or lipid.  
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent is selected from the group consisting of: growth hormones, human growth hormones recombinant human growth hormones (rhGH), bovine growth hormones, porcine growth hormones, growth hormone releasing hormones, growth hormone releasing factor, interferons, α-interferon, β-interferon, γ-interferon, interleukin-1, interleukin-2, insulin, porcine insulin, bovine insulin, human insulin, human recombinant insulin, insulin-like growth factor (IGF), IGF-1, heparin, unfractionated heparin, heparinoids, dermatans, chondroitins, low molecular weight heparin, very low molecular weight heparin, ultra low molecular weight heparin, calcitonin, salmon calcitonin, eel calcitonin, human calcitonin; erythropoietin (EPO), atrial naturetic factor, antigens, monoclonal antibodies, somatostatin, protease inhibitors, adrenocorticotropin, gonadotropin releasing hormone, oxytocin, leutinizing-hormone-releasing-hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, glucocerebrosidase, thrombopoeitin, filgrastim. postaglandins, cyclosporin, vasopressin, cromolym sodium, sodium chromoglycate, disodium chromoglycate, vancomycin, desferrioxamine (DFO), parathyroid hormone (PTH), fragments of PTH, antimicrobials, anti-fungal agents, vitamins; analogs, fragments, mimetics and polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified derivatives of these compounds; and any combination thereof.  
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises insulin, heparin, calcitonin, parathyroid hormone, erythropoietin, growth hormones or combinations thereof.  
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises recombinant human growth hormones.  
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises parathyroid hormone.  
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises insulin.  
     
     
         10 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises heparin.  
     
     
         11 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises calcitonin.  
     
     
         12 . The composition of  claim 3 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises interferon.  
     
     
         13 . A composition comprising: 
 (A) an active agent; and    (B) a poly(amino acid) comprising a compound having a formula selected from the group consisting of the compounds of  claim 1 , salts thereof and mixtures thereof.    
     
     
         14 . The composition of  claim 13  wherein the poly (amino acid) is a polypeptide.  
     
     
         15 . A dosage unit form comprising: 
 (A) the composition of  claim 2;  and    (B) (a) an excipient 
 (b) a dilutent  
 (c) a disintegrant,  
 (d) a lubricant,  
 (e) a plasticizer,  
 (f) a colorant,  
 (g) a dosing vehicle, or  
 (h) any combination thereof.  
   
     
     
         16 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the active agent is selected from the group consisting of a biologically active agent, a chemically active agent, and a combination thereof.  
     
     
         17 . The dosage unit form of  claim 16 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises at least one protein, polypeptide, peptide, hormone, polysaccharide, mucopolysaccharide, carbohydrate, or lipid.  
     
     
         18 . The dosage unit form of  claim 16 , wherein the biologically active agent is selected from the group consisting of: 
 growth hormones, human growth hormones (hGH), recombinant human growth hormones (rhGH), bovine growth hormones, porcine growth hormones, growth hormone releasing hormones, growth hormone releasing factor, interferons, α-interferon, β-interferon, γ-interferon, interleukin-1, interleukin-2, insulin, porcine insulin, bovine insulin, human insulin, human recombinant insulin, insulin-like growth factor, insulin-like growth factor-1, heparin, unfractionated heparin, heparinoids, dermatans, chondroitins, low molecular weight heparin, very low molecular weight heparin, ultra low molecular weight heparin, calcitonin, salmon calcitonin, eel calcitonin, human calcitonin; erythropoietin, atrial naturetic factor, antigens, monoclonal antibodies, somatostatin, protease inhibitors, adrenocorticotropin, gonadotropin releasing hormone, oxytocin, leutinizing-hormone-releasing-hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, glucocerebrosidase, thrombopoeitin, filgrastim. postaglandins, cyclosporin, vasopressin, cromolym sodium, sodium chromoglycate, disodium chromoglycate, vancomycin, desferrioxamine, parathyroid hormone, fragments of PTH, antimicrobials, anti-fungal agents, vitamins; analogs, fragments, mimetics and polyethylene glycol-modified derivatives of these compounds; and any combination thereof.    
     
     
         19 . The dosage unit form of  claim 16 , wherein the biologically active agent comprises insulin, heparin, calcitonin, parathyroid hormone, erythropoietin, human growth hormones or combinations thereof.  
     
     
         20 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the active agent comprises recombinant human growth hormone.  
     
     
         21 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the active agent comprises parathyroid hormone.  
     
     
         22 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the active agent comprises insulin.  
     
     
         23 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the active agent comprises heparin.  
     
     
         24 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the active agent comprises calcitonin.  
     
     
         25 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the active agent comprises interferon.  
     
     
         26 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the dosage unit form comprises a dosing vehicle comprising a tablet, a capsule, a powder, or a liquid.  
     
     
         27 . The dosage unit form of  claim 15 , wherein the dosing vehicle is liquid selected from the group consisting or water, 1,2-propane diol, ethanol, and any combination  
     
     
         28 . A method for administering a biologically-active agent to an animal in need of the agent, the method comprising administering orally to the animal the composition of  claim 3 .  
     
     
         29 . A method for preparing a composition comprising mixing: 
 (A) at least one active agent;    (B) the compound of  claim 1;  and    (C) optionally, a dosing vehicle.