U.S. patent application number 14/032505 was filed with the patent office on 2014-02-13 for glycosaminoglycan composition and method for treatment and prevention of interstitial cystitis.
This patent application is currently assigned to ArthroDynamic Technologies, Animal Health Division, Inc.. The applicant listed for this patent is ArthroDynamic Technologies, Animal Health Division, Inc.. Invention is credited to Frank D. Marcum.
Application Number | 20140045784 14/032505 |
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Family ID | 46321915 |
Filed Date | 2014-02-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140045784 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Marcum; Frank D. |
February 13, 2014 |
Glycosaminoglycan Composition and Method for Treatment and
Prevention of Interstitial Cystitis
Abstract
The invention provides compositions and methods useful for the
treatment and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis and/or a
related urinary tract condition in man or in animals. Specifically,
provided are compositions specially formulated for direct
instillation into the bladder and/or parenteral use in the
treatment and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis. Compositions
adapted for direct instillation into the bladder and/or for
systemic administration are provided comprised of therapeutic
amounts of: chondroitin sulfate in combination with hyaluronan
(hyaluronic acid) are provided. Compositions adapted for direct
instillation into the bladder and/or for systemic administration
are also provided comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin
sulfate, hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) and N-acetyl
D-glucosamine.
Inventors: |
Marcum; Frank D.;
(Lexington, KY) |
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Applicant: |
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ArthroDynamic Technologies, Animal Health Division, Inc. |
Lexington |
KY |
US |
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Assignee: |
ArthroDynamic Technologies, Animal
Health Division, Inc.
Lexington
KY
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Family ID: |
46321915 |
Appl. No.: |
14/032505 |
Filed: |
September 20, 2013 |
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514/54 |
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A61K 31/728 20130101;
A61K 31/728 20130101; A61K 31/737 20130101; A61K 31/737 20130101;
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Claims
1. A composition formulated for direct bladder instillation and for
treatment of interstitial cystitis or a related urinary tract
condition in man or in animals consisting essentially of an
effective amount of chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronan.
2. The composition of claim 1, wherein said chondroitin sulfate is
CS4 chondroitin sulfate.
3. The composition of claim 1, wherein said chondroitin sulfate is
CS6 chondroitin sulfate.
4. The composition of claim 1, wherein said chondroitin sulfate is
a mixture of CS4 chondroitin sulfate and CS6 chondroitin
sulfate.
5. The composition of claim 1, where said effective amount of
chondroitin sulfate is between about 0.5 grams to about 1.5 grams
per unit dose of the composition.
6. The composition of claim 1, where said effective amount of
hyaluronan is about 10 mg to about 50 mg of hyaluronan per unit
dose of the composition per unit dose of the composition.
7. The composition of claim 1, further comprises one or more
excipients to facilitate the treatment.
8. The composition of claim 1, wherein said composition is a
sterile solution.
9. The composition of claim 1, wherein said composition is a
sterile suspension.
Description
CROSS REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This patent application is a continuation of U.S.
application Ser. No. 12/363,265 filed on Jan. 30, 2009, allowed,
which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 11/105,163
filed Apr. 13, 2005, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,504,387 issued on Mar. 17,
2009, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No.
11/015,137 filed on Dec. 17, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,485,629,
issued on Feb. 3, 2009, which is a continuation of U.S. application
Ser. No. 10/686,918 filed on Oct. 16, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No.
6,979,679, issued on Dec. 27, 2005, which claims priority to U.S.
Provisional Application Nos. 60/419,009 and 60/487,681 filed Oct.
16, 2002 and July 16, 2003, respectively.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] The present invention is generally directed to compositions
comprised of glycosaminoglycans and/or glycosaminoglycan precursors
that are useful for the treatment and/or prevention of disease in
man and in animals. Specifically, the invention relates to
compositions comprised of glycosaminoglycans and/or
glycosaminoglycan precursors specially formulated for use in the
treatment and/or prevention interstitial cystitis and related
urinary tract conditions.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a chronic inflammatory
condition of the bladder of unknown etiology. Interstitial cystitis
can affect people of any age, race or sex, however, IC is most
commonly found in women. Recent epidemiological data suggest that
there may be greater than 700,000 cases of IC in the US alone.
[0004] Interstitial cystitis is characterized by irritative voiding
symptoms, symptoms of urinary urgency, frequency, dysuria,
nocturia, and suprapubic or pelvic pain related to and relieved by
voiding. "Common" cystitis, also known as a urinary tract
infection, is caused by bacteria and is usually successfully
treated with antibiotics. Unlike common cystitis, IC is generally
believed not to be caused by bacteria and does not respond to
conventional antibiotic therapy. It is important to note that IC is
not a psychosomatic disorder nor is it believed to be caused by
stress.
[0005] Symptoms or clinical signs of interstitial cystitis (IC) can
include: 1) frequency of urination (whether day or night) the
frequency of urination can be up to 60 times a day in severe cases.
In early or very mild cases of IC, frequency of urination is
sometimes the only symptom; 2) urgency of urination, i.e., the
sensation of having to urinate immediately, which may also be
accompanied by pain, pressure or spasms.; 3) pain which can be in
the lower abdominal, urethral or vaginal area. Pain is also
frequently associated with sexual intercourse. Men with IC may
experience testicular, scrotal and/or perineal pain, and painful
ejaculation.; and 4) other disorders, e.g., some patients also
report muscle and joint pain, migraines, allergic reactions,
gastrointestinal problems and skin problems as well as the more
common symptoms of IC described above. It appears that IC has an as
yet unexplained association with certain other chronic diseases and
pain syndromes such as vulvar vestibulitis, fibromyalgia and
irritable bowel syndrome. Many IC patients, however, have only
bladder symptoms.
[0006] Symptoms of IC are usually present for many years before
diagnosis and they usually peak and stabilize within a few years of
diagnosis. Progression of the disease often leads to social and
emotional crippling. The pain and frequency may interfere with an
individual's ability to work and to socialize, and the nocturia may
lead to chronic loss of sleep.
[0007] The prevalence in some IC patients of headaches,
gastrointestinal and skin problems may tend to suggest that
interstitial cystitis may represent the end organ (bladder)
response of a systemic condition affected by many heterogeneous
stimuli triggering a common denominator, e.g., the mast cell.
However, the pathology and pathogenesis of IC have not been clearly
elucidated. Proposed theories include infection, vascular
obstruction, autoimmunity, inflammatory, neurogenic and endocrine
causes.
[0008] The role of the mast cell in the bladder wall and the
bladder surface protective glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer are areas
of research interest. Research indicates that mast cells in the
bladder may be activated in IC without necessarily increasing the
total numbers of cells. Histamine and other mediator release in the
bladder wall of IC patients may be a pathogenetic mechanism for the
causation of the disease. It is uncertain whether the mast cell is
a consequence of IC or a pathogenetic factor in its causation.
[0009] Most IC patients have difficulty in obtaining a definitive
diagnosis of IC. To make a proper diagnosis of IC, a urologist will
typically: 1) obtain a urine culture to determine if there is a
bacterial infection present; 2) rule out other diseases and/or
conditions that have symptoms resembling IC. These diseases may
include bladder cancer, kidney problems, tuberculosis, vaginal
infections, sexually transmitted diseases, endometriosis, radiation
cystitis and neurological disorders; and 3) perform a cystoscopy
with hydrodistention under general anesthesia if no infection is
present and no other disorder is discovered. If distention under
anesthesia is not performed, the diagnosis of IC may be missed.
Cystoscopy during a routine office visit may not reveal the
characteristic abnormalities of IC and can be painful for those who
have IC. Therefore, it is necessary to distend the bladder under
general or regional anesthesia in order to see the pinpoint
hemorrhages on the bladder wall that are essentially pathopneumonic
for this disease. In some cases, a biopsy of the bladder wall may
be necessary to rule out other diseases such as bladder cancer and
to assist in the diagnosis of IC because IC is not usually
associated with bladder cancer.
[0010] Currently, there is no cure for IC, nor is there an
effective treatment which works for everyone. Prior to the present
invention treatments have been aimed at a variety of therapeutic
regimens including, oral medications, bladder instillations, diet
regulation, nerve stimulation, and/or surgery. ELMIRON.RTM.
(pentosan polysulfate sodium) received FDA approval in 1996 and is
the only oral medication approved specifically for use in IC. It is
believed to work by repairing a thin or damaged bladder lining (See
e.g., U.S. Pat. No. 5,180,715, to Parsons which discloses a method
of treating bladder infections, IC and tumors in mammals comprising
the oral administration of sodium pentosanpolysulfate at high
dosages on the order of 200 mg. per day or more). Also disclosed is
a method comprising irrigation of the internal bladder and
associated surfaces with an irrigating solution containing an
effective amount of sodium pentosanpolysulfate.
[0011] Other oral medications that have been used in the treatment
of IC include tricyclic antidepressants such as Elavil.RTM.
(amitriptyline) which has been shown to help with both the pain and
frequency of IC. In IC, these medications are used for their
anti-pain properties, not as a treatment for depression. Other oral
medications include anti-inflammatory agents, antispasmodics,
bladder analgesics, such as Urimax.RTM., antihistamines, and muscle
relaxants. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,994,357, to Theoharides
discloses a method of treating patients suffering from IC
comprising the administration of an inhibitor of neurohormonal
activation of mast cell secretion e.g., a histamine-1 receptor
antagonist consisting of azatadine, azelastine, cetirizine,
hydroxyzine and ketotifen, by oral, parenteral, transmucosal, and
transdermal routes of administration.
[0012] Another method of treatment of IC comprises a regimen of
bladder instillations or bladder distention with various
therapeutic agents. In bladder distention, the bladder is stretched
by filling it with water under general anesthesia. This is part of
the diagnostic procedure for IC, and may be therapeutic as well.
DMSO (dimethyl sulfoxide) is a medication that is sometimes
instilled directly into the bladder. DMSO is believed to work as an
anti-inflammatory agent and therefore reduces pain. DMSO can be
mixed with steroids, heparin, and/or local anesthetics to form a
bladder "cocktail."
[0013] BCG (bacillus Calmette-Guerin) mycobacterium bovis derived
immune stimulant is an instillation agent that is an experimental
treatment currently in the clinical phrase and is not yet approved
for IC by the FDA. It is, however, approved for the treatment of
bladder cancer and it appears to work by boosting the immune
system. CYSTISTAT.RTM. (hyaluronic acid) is another instillation
product that is in clinical trials and is not yet approved for use
in IC in the United States. It is thought to work by replacing the
defective lining of the bladder with a coating of hyaluronic acid.
For example U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,591,724; 5,880,108; and 5,888,986 to
Morales et al. disclose methods of treating IC comprising
contacting the internal bladder and associated structures in a
mammal having interstitial cystitis with a solution containing
hyaluronic acid.
[0014] Other infusion therapies include, e.g., U.S. Pat. No.
6,083,933 to Hahn which discloses a method of treatment of cystitis
of the bladder and urinary tract, particularly interstitial
cystitis, using effective unit doses of chondroitin sulfate.
Cystitis patients are screened for their response to a given
cystitis treatment using a method in which patients are first
challenged with an irritant and then treated with a selected
cystitis therapeutic such as chodroitin sulfate. Likewise,
Clorpactin WCS-90 (oxychlorosene sodium), has been tried as an
instillation agent, however, its use can be very painful and
requires general anesthesia. Silver Nitrate is also used
infrequently and is now considered an outdated therapy.
[0015] Other therapeutic measures include diet. The elimination of
certain foods (acidic, spicy) may decrease the severity of IC
symptoms. Also, smoking, drinking coffee or tea, and alcoholic
beverages may aggravate IC. Prelief, an over-the-counter dietary
supplement, has also been tired to help IC patients better tolerate
acid foods and beverages.
[0016] Self-help techniques may improve the quality of life and
reduce the incidence and severity of flare-ups of IC. These include
changes in diet, stress reduction, visualization, biofeedback,
bladder retraining and exercise, among others. Electronic nerve
stimulators, e.g., Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
(TENS) have also been tried as a therapeutic to combat IC. This
device, which is worn externally, has been shown to relieve bladder
pain in some people. Sacral Nerve Stimulation Implants are
surgically implanted devices that are approved for use in treating
urinary incontinence, urgency and frequency. They are not yet
FDA-approved for treating IC pain, but are currently undergoing
testing for this purpose.
[0017] For a small minority of patients whose symptoms are severe
and who do not respond to other IC treatments, bladder surgery may
be considered. However in some cases, IC symptoms may not improve.
Several types of surgery have been used to treat IC, including
cystectomy and urinary diversion. Laser surgery has been reserved
solely for the Hunner's ulcer form of IC.
[0018] Although the above-mentioned therapeutic measures have met
with varying degrees of success, there still remains a need in the
art for a simple, safe and effective treatment and/or preventative
for IC and its sequella which will relieve and/or prevent the
devastating effects of the complicated and poorly understood IC
disease process.
[0019] More importantly, prior to the present invention there has
not been a single effective composition specifically formulated for
use as a medical device for direct bladder installation that
combines an optimal combination of active agents which can be used
for instillation therapy in the treatment of IC. In particular,
there exists a need in the art for a composition formulated for
direct bladder installation use that uniquely combines
synergistically active agents for use in a method of treatment of
IC or related urinary tract conditions in man and in animals.
[0020] Likewise, prior to the present invention there has not been
a single effective composition specifically formulated for
parenteral (e.g., intravenous or intramuscular) use which combines
an optimal combination of active agents which can be used for
intra-parenteral treatment of IC. In particular, there exists a
need in the art for a composition formulated for parenteral or
other systemic use which combines synergistically active agents to
treat and/or prevent IC and/or related urinary tract conditions in
man and in animals.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0021] A primary object of the present invention is to provide an
improved composition and related method for treatment and/or
prevention of interstitial cystitis, by providing a composition
adapted for direct bladder instillation which can be used as a
treatment and/or preventative to alleviate or lessen at least one
symptom of interstitial cystitis (IC) or a related urinary tract
condition in man or in animals.
[0022] In one embodiment for the methods of treatment and/or
prevention of IC, the invention provides a composition adapted for
use as a medical device that is suitable for direct intra bladder
instillation that is comprised of therapeutic amounts of:
chondroitin sulfate in combination with hyaluronan (hyaluronic
acid). In one embodiment, for example, the therapeutic amount of
chondroitin sulfate can be from about 0.5 to 1.5 grams of
chondroitin sufate and the therapeutic amount of hyaluronic acid
can be from about 10 mg to about 50 mg per unit dose of the
composition. The chondroitin sulfate may preferably comprise a
mixture of CS4 and CS6 chondroitin sulfate wherein the mixture the
mixture can be from about 70% CS4 to about 30% CS4 and from about
30% CS6 to about 70% CS6. In addition, in a presently preferred
embodiment of the invention, the hyaluronic acid (HA) may be a
Streptococcus derived (synthetically produced) HA having a
molecular weight of at least about 250,000 KD and optionally may be
at least about 500,000 KD. In still another embodiment of the
invention, the molecular weight of the HA of the invention is at
least about 750,000 KD and optionally may be at greater than about
1,000,000 KD.
[0023] The compositions of one embodiment of the invention provide
a chondroitin sulfate, (as CS4 and/or CS6) adapted for direct
bladder instillation that is in a required combination with
hyaluronic acid. The chondroitin sulfate of the compositions
provided herein is preferably in solution or suspension with
hyaluronic acid. In another embodiment of the methods for the
treatment and/or prevention of IC, the invention provides a
composition adapted for parenteral and/or other systemic use that
is comprised of therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate in
combination with hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid), which may optionally
be in solution and/or suspension with N-acetyl D-glucosamine.
[0024] In yet another embodiment for the prevention and/or
treatment of IC, the invention provides a composition adapted
systemic or parenteral administration comprised of therapeutic
amounts of: chondroitin sulfate in a required combination with
hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid). Systemic administrations can include
but are not limited to intramuscular, intravenous or subcutaneous
injection.
[0025] In certain embodiments of the invention, the compositions
may further optionally include N-acetyl D-glucosamine. In one
embodiment, the hyaluronic acid and chondroitin sulfate of the
composition is in a solution of N-acetyl D-glucosamine. The
N-acetyl D-glucosamine provided in the compositions of the
invention may provide a bridge to cross link with HA at its binding
site as well as acting as a solution carrying precursor of the
HA/CS link molecule versican/aggregan for the purpose of providing
a supramolecular complex with link proteins to form a strongly
hydrated space filling gel of poly-anionic glycosaminoglycan chains
covalently attached to the core and contributing to the strength of
the bladder GAG layer.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0026] Additional objects, advantages and other novel features of
the invention will be set forth in part in the description that
follows and in part will become apparent to those skilled in the
art upon examination of the foregoing or may be learned with the
practice of the invention. Additionally, throughout this document,
various publications and patents have been cited, the contents of
which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
[0027] Set forth in greater detail below are specific details
related to novel compositions and methods for treatment and/or
prevention of interstitial cystitis and/or related urinary tract
conditions. In particular, the present invention provides specific
teachings related to an improved composition and related method for
treatment and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis, by providing
a composition adapted for direct bladder instillation which can be
used as a treatment and/or preventative to alleviate or lessen at
least one symptom of interstitial cystitis (IC) or a related
urinary tract condition in man or in animals. In addition, the
present invention provides compositions and surprisingly novel
methods for the parenteral (systemic) and/or oral treatment and/or
prevention of interstitial cystitis. While oral administration of
the compositions of the invention is not the presently preferred
embodiment for the methods of the invention, it is contemplated
that the compositions set forth herein can be utilized in a
formulation adapted for oral administration for the treatment
and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis. The examples set forth
herein are in no way intended to limit the scope of the invention.
Those of skill in the art will realize that, given the teachings
provided herein, many variations of the methods are possible that
will fall within the scope of the of the invention.
[0028] In one embodiment, the invention provides a composition
adapted for direct instillation into the bladder, that is useful
for the treatment and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis, the
composition comprising therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate;
hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid) and may optionally include N-acetyl
D-glucosamine.
[0029] While not wishing to be bound to any particular theory, it
is believed that the glucosaminoglycans present in the compositions
provided herein help to contribute to the return of homeostasis of
the bladder wall through the supramolecular complex of strongly
hydrated space filling gel of poly-anionic GAG chains covalently
attached to the core of the bladder GAG layer and providing
physical strength to the tissue. In addition to that effect, the
incorporation of chondroitin sulfate into the compositions provided
herein helps slow down the inflammatory process, by liganding to
the CD44 and TSG-6 ligand receptor sites acting directly on the
enzymes and inflammatory mediators that are released when
inflammation is present.
[0030] The sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan or hyaluronic acid)
provided by the compositions serves to cover the surface or
transitional epithelial lining of the bladder (bladder wall) with a
thin coating of the above supra molecule. Hyaluronan also directly
acts as an inhibitor of inflammatory mediators by its direct effect
on CD44 receptor ligands which mediates the migration of
lymphocytes during inflammation.
[0031] When present in the compositions of the invention, the
N-acetyl D-glucosamine acts to link the supramolecular complex in
solution as well as acting as a precursor to form new chains by the
existing GAG layer.
[0032] The compositions of the invention provide a unique mixture
comprised of the naturally occurring glucosaminoglycans:
chondroitin sulfates CS4 and CS6, and hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid).
Glucosaminoglycans are polysacchrides which occur widely in the
animal kingdom. Glucosaminoglycans that are present in the tissues
of vertebrate animals have mainly a linear structure which is
repetition of a disaccharide units composed of two monosaccharides.
Five kinds of glucosaminoglycans are found in the tissues and
fluids of vertebrates: chondroitin sulfates, keratin sulfates,
dermatin sulfates, heparin sulfates; hyaluronic acid and
heparin.
[0033] Chondroitin sulfates are one critical component of certain
embodiments of the compositions of the invention. In general,
chondroitin sulfates are widely found in the connective tissues of
animals in two forms of repeating disaccharides of D-glucouronic
acid and N-acetyl galactosamine: CS4 sulfate where N-acetyl
galactosamine holds an ester sulfate in its CS4 position or CS6
sulfate where the ester sulfate is in the CS6 position. Both CS4
and CS6 chondroitin sulfate function in the articular matrix as a
major constituent. Chondroitin sulfates contribute to keep the
intracellular matrix's normal characteristics through the binding
with HA to form the core of the supramolecular complex, as well as
slowing down the inflammatory process acting directly on the
enzymes inhibiting the compliment cascade and by exhibiting
anti-prostoglandin activity.
[0034] In particular, chondroitin sulfate is a long hydrophilic
chain of repeating sugars. This glycosaminoglycan binds to
proteoglycan molecules aiding in the attachment of the
supramolecular complex to the core protein as well as the bladder
GAG tissue layer. Chondroitin in its sulfate form includes
galactosamine, a primary substrate of hylauronan and a disaccharide
pathway for proteoglycan synthesis secondary to the hexosamine
pathways utilized for glycosaminoglycan production. Chondroitin
stimulates the production of proteoglycans, glycosaminoglycans, and
collagen, which are the building blocks of a healthy bladder GAG
layer. Chondroitin sulfate also inhibits the secretion of
degenerative enzymes by the liganding CS4 on the TSG-6 receptor
responsible for inflammation. Chondroitin Sulfates are non-toxic
and work synergistically with glucosamine to hydrate and repair the
GAG layer of the bladder wall. Chondroitin sulfate also works
synergistically with hyaluronic acid to form the supramolecular
matrix core to increase viscosity of the compositions of the
invention and thereby increase the coating/protective properties of
compositions as they bind to the GAG layer of the bladder wall.
(see e.g., Hyaluroninin Synovial Joints: Molecular Seiving,
Concentration Polarization & Secretion Regulation in vivo"
Coleman et al., Matrix Biology Institute 2004).
[0035] Another critical component of certain embodiments of the
compositions of the invention, sodium hyaluronate, is a natural
constituent of connective tissues and synovial fluid composed of
repeating disaccharide units each consisting of D-glucoronic acid
and N-acetyl D-glucosamine. Hyaluronan aids in providing
nourishment and waste removal from the intracellular matrix. When
combined with chondroitin sulfate, the exogenous hyaluronin present
in the compositions of the invention acts synergistically with the
chondroitin sulfate to aid in the treatment and/or prevention of
interstitial cystitis.
[0036] Therefore, one embodiment of the invention provides a
composition adapted for direct intra-bladder instillation and/or
other parenteral injection that is useful for the treatment and/or
prevention of interstitial cystitis, by providing a composition
which can be used as a treatment and/or preventative to alleviate
or lessen at least one symptom of interstitial cystitis (IC) or a
related urinary tract condition in man or in animals, the
composition comprising therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate
and hyaluronan in the substantial absence of other naturally
occurring or synthetic glycosaminoglycans, e.g., other as set
forth, e.g., in U.S. Pat. No. 5,180,175 to Parsons etc.
[0037] In general, the compositions of certain embodiments of the
invention may optionally include N-acetyl D-glucosamine. N-acetyl
D-glucosamine also possesses the ability to provide a bridge to
cross link with HA at its binding site as well as acting as a
solution for carrying precursors of the HA/CS link molecule
versican/aggregan for the purpose of providing a supramolecular
complex with link protein to form a strongly hydrated space filling
gel of poly-anionic glycosaminoglycan chains covalently attached to
the core and contributing to the strength of the bladder GAG
layer.
[0038] N-acetyl D-glucosamine is also a derivative of glucose
obtained by chemical hydrolysis of chitin. This polysaccharide is
readily soluble in water and extremely bioavailable. N-acetyl
D-glucosamine binds to glucuronic acid as well as galactose making
it a precursor to hyaluronic acid, keratan-sulfate and chondroitin
sulfate. This unique derivative aids a proteoglycan, collagen and
glycosaminoglycan production. N-acetyl D-glucosamine has also been
shown to aid in the healing of soft tissue injury.
[0039] The embodiments of the present invention are safe and
non-toxic in the therapeutic amounts as set forth herein. Each
embodiment provides a specific benefit in relation to the treatment
and/or prevention to thereby alleviate, lessen or prevent at least
one symptom of interstitial cystitis (IC) or a related urinary
tract condition in man or in animals. Thus, it can be realized that
certain of the compositions of this invention, e.g., those
comprised of chondroitin sulfate, N-acetyl D-glucosamine and
hyaluronic acid provide a unique combination for direct
instillation into the bladder and/or for systemic use of
replacement components and metabolic precursors which
advantageously stimulate the production of glycosaminoglycans
including hyaluronic acid, proteoglycans and collagen, thereby
assisting the body's natural repair mechanisms and as a coating for
the bladder epithelium and to inhibit certain inflammatory
mediators by its direct effect on CD44 and TSG-6, and Lyve receptor
sites.
[0040] Another important aspect of the compositions of the
invention is that they are adapted for direct instillation into the
bladder and are especially well suited for use as a "medical
device" for physical lavage or flushing of the bladder as well as
to provide a protective coating to the epethelium. The highly
negative ionic charge and unique characteristics of the
compositions set forth herein act to directly trap or bind
positively charged particles present in the bladder, e.g., free
radicals released from the inflammatory processes, and physically
remove such particles from the epithelial surface of the bladder.
Because of their capacity for multidimensional disposition,
hydrophilic nature, prominent presence of negative charges and
lubricating/coating capabilities, the compositions provided herein
also exhibit selective permeability, and support for the damaged
epithelium of the bladder of patient suffering from interstitial
cystitis, which are essential characteristics to aid the return of
the bladder wall (epithelium and interstitial matrix etc.) to
homeostasis.
[0041] Thus, in one embodiment, the compositions of the invention
have been specially adapted for intra-bladder instillation and/or
parenteral (e.g., intravenous or intramuscular) are sterile
solutions or suspensions comprised of therapeutic amounts of
chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid). In addition
to the afore-mentioned active agents, it can be appreciated by one
of skill in the art that the compositions of the invention which
are adapted for intra-bladder instillation and/or parenteral use
can also comprise preservatives, pharmaceutically active carriers,
excipients, stabilizers, buffers, antimicrobial growth inhibitors
and the like and the use of such is contemplated by the
invention.
[0042] It is contemplated by the invention that the compositions
provided herein may be useful in methods for the direct
intra-bladder instillation and/or parenteral (systemic) treatment
and/or prevention of interstitial cystitis. In one embodiment the
compositions of the invention are comprised of therapeutic amounts
of chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronan (hyaluronic acid). It is
presently preferable that the compositions of the invention are
sterile solutions and/or are suspensions comprised of chondroitin
sulfate and hyaluronan. In one preferred embodiment, the
chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid of the composition is in a
solution of N-acetyl D-glucosamine.
[0043] However, it is contemplated that other formulations are
possible and are within the scope of the invention, e.g., a
powdered formulation suitable for reconstitution with a suitable
injectable liquid or for addition to a preselected liquid suitable
for instillation into the bladder, e.g., lactated ringers or normal
saline solution. In particular, it can be appreciated by one of
skill in the art that the active agents of the compositions can be
stored in a freeze dried or lyophilized state for reconstitution
and use at a desired time.
[0044] A presently preferred embodiment of the invention comprises
a composition adapted for direct intra-bladder instillation and/or
parenteral administration comprised of chondroitin sulfate and
hyaluronan wherein the therapeutic amount of chondroitin sulfate is
from between about 0.5 grams to about 1.5 grams of a suitable
chondroitin sulfate per unit dose of the composition. In one
embodiment, the therapeutic amount comprises about 1 gram of CS4
chondroitin sulfate, or about 1 gram of CS6 chondroitin sulfate or
about 1 gram of a mixture of CS4 and CS6 chondroitin sulfate per
unit dose. In another embodiment, the therapeutic amount of
chondroitin sulfate is about 1 gram of chondroitin sulfate
comprised of about 40% CS4 chondroitin sulfate and about 60% CS6
chondroitin sulfate. In another embodiment, the chondroitin sulfate
may comprise a mixture of CS4 and CS6 chondroitin sulfate wherein
the mixture can be from about 70% CS4 to about 30% CS4 and from
about 30% CS6 to about 70% CS6.
[0045] Presently preferred therapeutic amounts of hyaluronan
include from about 10 mg to about 50 mg of hyaluronan per unit dose
of the composition. An especially preferred therapeutic amount of
hyaluronan is from about 20 mg to about 40 mg of hyaluronan per
unit dose of the composition.
[0046] It can be appreciated by one of skill in the art that the
hyaluronan can be selected from among any of a number of
commercially available sources such as commercially available
Sodium Hyaluronate. Likewise there are numerous commercially
available sources of N-acetyl D-glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate
that are available for use in the compositions set forth
herein.
[0047] In certain embodiments of the invention the compositions may
optionally include therapeutic amounts of N-acetyl D-glucosamine
for the compositions of the invention that are from about 0.5 grams
to about 1.5 grams of N-acetyl D-glucosamine per unit dose. An
especially preferred therapeutic amount of N-acetyl D-glucosamine
is about 1 gram of N-acetyl D-glucosamine per unit dose of the
composition. In one embodiment, the CS and HA comprising the
compositions of the invention are in about a 10% solution of
N-acetyl D-glucosamine.
[0048] Another presently preferred embodiment of the invention
provides a composition adapted for direct intra-bladder
instillation and/or parenteral injection comprised of a sterile
solution or suspension comprised of about 1 gram of chondroitin
sulfate as a mixture of about 40% CS4 and 60% CS6 chondroitin
sulfate; and about 20-40 mg but especially about 30 mg of
hyaluronan (e.g., Na Hyaluronate) per unit dose of the composition.
Still another embodiment of the invention provides compositions for
direct intra-bladder instillation and/or parenteral injection
comprised of a 5 cc/unit dose wherein the composition comprises
about 500 mg of a suitable chondroitin sulfate and about 25 mg of a
suitable hyaluronic acid (e.g. about 500,000 KD HA) in a 10%
solution of N-acetyl D-glucosamine. Yet another embodiment of the
invention provides compositions for direct intra-bladder
instillation and/or parenteral injection comprised of a 10 cc/unit
dose wherein the composition comprises about 1000 mg of a suitable
chondroitin sulfate and about 50 mg of a suitable hyaluronic acid
(e.g. about 500,000 KD HA) in a 10% solution of N-acetyl
D-glucosamine.
[0049] One example of a preferred embodiment of the invention
comprises a 10 ml unit dose of the composition. It can be
appreciated that this unit dosage can be added to a suitable amount
of a liquid selected for direct bladder instillation, e.g.,
including but not limited to water, lactated ringers, normal
saline, and DMSO. It can also be appreciated that the methods of
the invention for the treatment and/or prevention of interstitial
cystitis can utilize more than one unit dose per treatment and/or
the treatment regimen can vary depending upon the severity of the
condition, age and health of the patient and the like.
[0050] In one embodiment of the invention, a unit dose of the
composition can be made as follows. One gram of chondroitin sulfate
powder is admixed into a 20% solution of N-acetyl D-glucosamine.
The resulting solution is then admixed with 4 ml of a 10 mg/ml
solution of sodium hyaluronate. The final concentration of
chondroitin sulfate in the composition is 100 mg/ml and the final
concentration of sodium hyaluronate in the composition is 0.5
mg/ml.
[0051] One presently preferred embodiment of the invention provides
a composition adapted for direct intra-bladder instillation and/or
parenteral administration which consists essentially of therapeutic
amounts of chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronan.
[0052] In another embodiment the invention provides a composition
adapted direct intra-bladder instillation and/or parenteral
administration which comprises therapeutic amounts of chondroitin
sulfate; and hyaluronan wherein the molecular weight per unit dose
of the composition is from between about 450,000 Daltons to about
1,100,000 Daltons. In yet another embodiment the invention provides
a composition adapted for direct intra-bladder instillation and/or
parenteral administration which comprises therapeutic amounts of
chondroitin sulfate; and hyaluronan wherein the molecular weight
per unit dose of the composition is from between about 500,000
Daltons to about 1,000,000 Daltons. In yet another embodiment the
invention provides a composition adapted direct intra-bladder
instillation and/or parenteral administration which comprises
therapeutic amounts of chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronan wherein
the molecular weight per unit dose of the composition is from
between about 550,000 Daltons to about 700,000 Daltons but is
especially about 600,000 Daltons.
[0053] In a preferred embodiment the invention provides a
composition adapted direct intra-bladder instillation and/or
parenteral administration which comprises therapeutic amounts of
chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronan wherein the molecular weight per
unit dose of the composition is greater than about 450,000 Daltons.
In another embodiment, the invention provides a composition adapted
for direct intra-bladder instillation and/or parenteral
administration which comprises therapeutic amounts of chondroitin
sulfate and hyaluronan wherein the molecular weight per unit dose
of the composition is greater than about 550,000 Daltons.
[0054] In yet another embodiment of the invention the compositions
set forth herein can further comprise a therapeutic amount of a
suitable antibiotic. Suitable antibiotics for use in the
compositions provided herein include, but are not limited to any of
the antibiotics that are known in the art for the treatment and/or
prevention of bacterial cystitis. As can be appreciated by one of
skill in the art, the choice of antibiotic and therapeutic amount
can depend many factors including, but not limited to, e.g., the
etiology of the infectious organism being treated or personal
preference of the treating veterinarian or physician.
[0055] The compositions of the invention can also further comprise
other therapeutic agents insofar as it is generally used as a
therapeutic for interstitial cystitis. Examples of other such
therapeutic agents include, but are not limited to, synthetic and
non-synthetic corticosteroid agents, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs, antirheumatics, immunoregulators, immuno suppressors, and
interleukin production inhibitors. Specific examples of
corticosteroid agents include, but are not limited to
dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, triamcinolone, betamethasone,
predonisolone, methylpredonisolone, halopredone, beclomethasone and
the like.
[0056] Specific examples of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents
include, but are not limited to diclofenac, indomethacin,
ibuprofen, ketoprofen, aspirin, diflunisal, fulfenamic acid,
floctafenine, tolfenamic acid, sulindac, fenbufen, salicylic acid,
acemetacin, proglumetacin, nabumetone, protizinic acid, thiaprofen,
oxaprozin, loxoprofen, alminoprofen, zaltoprofen, flurbiprofen,
flurbiprofen and the like.
[0057] In one embodiment, the compositions of present invention can
further comprise of at least one pyrazolyl benzenesulfonamide
compound, e.g., as set forth in U.S. Pat. No. 5,756,529 and U.S.
Pat. No. 5,466,823, the contents of which is incorporated herein by
reference. In particular, the compositions of the invention can
further comprise a diaryl substituted pyrazole useful for treatment
of inflammation and/or pain. It is specifically contemplated that
the compositions of the invention can further comprise therapeutic
amounts of any of the class of diaryl substituted pyrazoles their
isomers, analogs and/or metabolites. In particular, these compounds
reduce inflammation and/or pain primarily via inhibition of
cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). In a preferred embodiment of the
invention, the compositions provided further comprise a
non-steroidal agent that reduces inflammation and/or pain primarily
via inhibition of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and with the substantial
absence of inhibition of cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1). Examples of
suitable diaryl substituted pyrazoles for use in the compositions
of the invention, include but are not limited to celecoxib,
rofecoxib and the like.
[0058] Examples of other agents which may be added to the core
compositions set forth herein include, axetil, piroxicam,
tenoxicam, ampiroxicam, meloxicam, D-penicillamine, bucillamine,
gold sodium thiomalate, auranofin, lobenzarit, salazosulfapyridine,
methotrexate, cyclophosphamide, azathioprine, mizoribine,
cyclosporin and the like.
[0059] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the invention also
provides a composition adapted direct intra-bladder instillation
comprised of therapeutic amounts of chondroitin sulfate; hyaluronan
and a suitable antioxidant or free radical scavenger. In one
embodiment, the compositions of the invention can further comprise
a therapeutic amount of suitable superoxide dismutase (SOD) or
other antixoidant including, but not limited to, examples set forth
in U.S. Pat. No. 6,127,356 to Crapo et al., the contents of which
are incorporated herein by reference.
[0060] In another embodiment, the invention provides a composition
adapted for parenteral administration, that is useful for the
treatment and/or prevention of interstitial systitis, the
composition comprising therapeutic amounts of: chondroitin sulfate
and hyaluronan. In another embodiment, a related method of
treatment and/or prevention of synovitis in an animal is provided
which comprises parenterally administering a therapeutic amount of
a composition comprised of chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronan to
the animal. In particular, the invention provides the surprising
discovery of a synergistic effect provided by the combination of
the active agents of the compositions of the invention in the
treatment of traumatic synovitis when the compositions are
administered parenterally, e.g., intravenous administration.
[0061] The foregoing description of preferred embodiments of the
invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and
description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the
invention to the precise form disclosed. Obvious modifications or
variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The
embodiment was chosen and described to provide the best
illustration of the principles of the invention and its practical
application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to
utilize the invention in various embodiments and with various
modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All
such modifications and variations are within the scope of the
invention as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in
accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly, legally and
equitably entitled.
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