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US 11,491,194 B2Granted
Stable dry powders and emulsions containing probiotics
AssigneeVirun, Inc.
InventorPhilip J. Bromley
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Abstract
Compositions and methods for mucosal delivery of agents are provided. The emulsion compositions are intended for administration to a mucosal surface, such as oral, gastrointestinal and nasal mucosa. The emulsion compositions provided contain one or more mucoadhesive proteins and an agent to be delivered. Methods for delivery of agents using the compositions provided herein are also provided.
Claims16
A powder composition, comprising, by weight % of the composition:
- 5%-25% probiotic;
- and
- 5%-25% mucoadhesive protein,
- wherein:
- the total amount of probiotic and mucoadhesive protein is 20%-35%;
- 30%-50% ingestible oil;
- 5%-15% surfactant other than a vitamin E derivative;
- 10%-20% binder;
- and
- 4%-12% stabilizer.
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A powder composition, comprising:
- 5%-15% of sucrose fatty acid ester (SFAE) surfactant;
- 5%-20% of dextrin or maltodextrin;
- 5%-20% of probiotic;
- 5%-20% of mucoadhesive protein;
- and
- 30%-50% of medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, wherein
- the percentage is by weight.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.