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New oral drug delivery technology

Hyderabad-based Transgene Biotek Limited, in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT), has invented a new oral drug delivery technology for two protein-based drugs, namely, insulin and Hepatitis-B.

This technology involves using biodegradable polymeric nanoparticles loaded with the target drug as a new carrier to transport it across the intestinal epithelial tissues ensuring its bioavailability, stability and antigenicity in the body.

The biggest challenge of oral delivery route is that these protein-based drugs will be adversely exposed to acids and enzymes in the stomach loosening the intended effect in the course. At present, insulin is administered only by injection.
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