U.S. patent application number 16/017477 was filed with the patent office on 2019-01-31 for depot formulations.
This patent application is currently assigned to DURECT CORPORATION. The applicant listed for this patent is DURECT CORPORATION. Invention is credited to Keith E. BRANHAM, John W. GIBSON, Stefania SJOBECK, Felix THEEUWES, Jeremy C. WRIGHT.
Application Number | 20190030032 16/017477 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39708928 |
Filed Date | 2019-01-31 |
United States Patent
Application |
20190030032 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
WRIGHT; Jeremy C. ; et
al. |
January 31, 2019 |
DEPOT FORMULATIONS
Abstract
Disclosed are formulations and related methods that comprise a
non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity liquid carrier
material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at 37.degree. C.
that does not crystallize neat under ambient or physiological
conditions; a specified linear polymer comprising lactide repeat
units; and one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity.
Inventors: |
WRIGHT; Jeremy C.; (Los
Altos, CA) ; THEEUWES; Felix; (Los Altos Hills,
CA) ; GIBSON; John W.; (Springville, AL) ;
BRANHAM; Keith E.; (Pelham, AL) ; SJOBECK;
Stefania; (Astorp, SE) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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Type |
DURECT CORPORATION |
Cupertino |
CA |
US |
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Assignee: |
DURECT CORPORATION
Cupertino
CA
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Family ID: |
39708928 |
Appl. No.: |
16/017477 |
Filed: |
June 25, 2018 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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13790902 |
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10028957 |
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16017477 |
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12152764 |
May 16, 2008 |
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13790902 |
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Current U.S.
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1/1 |
Current CPC
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A61K 9/0024 20130101;
A61K 47/34 20130101; A61K 47/22 20130101; A61K 9/10 20130101; A61P
25/18 20180101; A61K 9/08 20130101; A61K 9/0019 20130101; A61K
31/519 20130101; A61K 47/26 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A61K 31/519 20060101
A61K031/519; A61K 47/22 20060101 A61K047/22; A61K 47/34 20060101
A61K047/34; A61K 47/26 20060101 A61K047/26; A61K 9/00 20060101
A61K009/00; A61K 9/10 20060101 A61K009/10; A61K 9/08 20060101
A61K009/08 |
Claims
1.-40. (canceled)
41. A formulation comprising: a biologically active substance; and
a vehicle comprising: (i) sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) in an
amount of from 25 to 85 wt % based on total weight of the vehicle;
(ii) a linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide) in an amount of from 10 to
45 wt % based on total weight of the vehicle, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) possesses a ratio R of lactide repeat
units to total repeat units in the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide); and (iii) one or more solvents that
have a solvent capacity, wherein the one or more solvents dissolve
the SAIB and the linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and wherein the
SAIB, linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and one or more solvents
are monophasic when maintained at approximately 25.degree. C. for a
one-week period; wherein the linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide) has
a weight average molecular weight less than or equal to 15
kilodaltons, and wherein (a) R satisfies the following:
0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.about 0.95; (b) when R satisfies the
following: 0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.0.85, the solvent capacity of the
one or more solvents is greater than or equal to 25%; and (c) when
R satisfies the following: greater than 0.85 to about 0.95, the
solvent capacity of the one or more solvents is greater than or
equal to about 10%.
42. The formulation of claim 41, wherein the biologically active
substance comprises an atypical antipsychotic.
43. The formulation of claim 41, wherein the biologically active
substance comprises an antiviral.
44. The formulation of claim 41, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) is present in an amount ranging from
about 15 wt % to 45 wt %, based on the total weight of the
vehicle.
45. The formulation of claim 41, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) has a weight average molecular weight
less than 12.5 kilodaltons.
46. The formulation of claim 41, wherein when R satisfies the
following: greater than 0.85 to about 0.95, the solvent capacity of
the one or more solvents is greater than or equal to about 15%.
47. The formulation of claim 41, wherein when R satisfies the
following: greater than 0.85 to about 0.95, the solvent capacity of
the one or more solvents is greater than 20%.
48. A method of administering a biologically active substance
comprising administering the formulation of claim 41.
49. A formulation comprising: a biologically active substance; and
a vehicle comprising: (i) sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) in an
amount of from 25 to 85 wt % based on total weight of the vehicle;
(ii) a linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide) in an amount of from 10 to
45 wt % based on total weight of the vehicle, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) possesses a ratio R of lactide repeat
units to total repeat units in the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide); and (iii) one or more solvents that
have a solvent capacity, wherein the one or more solvents dissolve
the SAIB and the linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and wherein the
SAIB, linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and one or more solvents
are monophasic when maintained at approximately 25.degree. C. for a
one-week period; wherein the linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide) has
a weight average molecular weight less than or equal to 15
kilodaltons, and wherein: (a) R satisfies the following:
0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.0.85; and (b) the solvent capacity of the one
or more solvents is greater than or equal to 25%.
50. The formulation of claim 49, wherein the biologically active
substance comprises an atypical antipsychotic.
51. The formulation of claim 49, wherein the biologically active
substance comprises an antiviral.
52. The formulation of claim 49, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) is present in an amount ranging from
about 15 wt % to 45 wt %, based on the total weight of the
vehicle.
53. The formulation of claim 49, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) has a weight average molecular weight
less than 12.5 kilodaltons.
54. A method of administering a biologically active substance
comprising administering the formulation of claim 49.
55. A formulation comprising: a biologically active substance; and
a vehicle comprising: (i) sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) in an
amount of from 25 to 85 wt % based on total weight of the vehicle;
(ii) a linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide) in an amount of from 10 to
45 wt % based on total weight of the vehicle, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) possesses a ratio R of lactide repeat
units to total repeat units in the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide); and (iii) one or more solvents that
have a solvent capacity, wherein the one or more solvents dissolve
the SAIB and the linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and wherein the
SAIB, linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and one or more solvents
are monophasic when maintained at approximately 25.degree. C. for a
one-week period; wherein the linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide) has
a weight average molecular weight less than or equal to 15
kilodaltons, and wherein R satisfies the following: greater than
0.85 to about 0.95; and the solvent capacity of the one or more
solvents is greater than or equal to about 10%.
56. The formulation of claim 55, wherein the biologically active
substance comprises an atypical antipsychotic.
57. The formulation of claim 55, wherein the biologically active
substance comprises an antiviral.
58. The formulation of claim 55, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) is present in an amount ranging from
about 15 wt % to 45 wt %, based on the total weight of the
vehicle.
59. The formulation of claim 55, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) has a weight average molecular weight
less than 12.5 kilodaltons.
60. The formulation of claim 55, wherein the solvent capacity of
the one or more solvents is greater than or equal to about 15%.
61. The formulation of claim 55, wherein the solvent capacity is
greater than 20%.
62. The formulation of claim 55, wherein the solvent capacity of
the one or more solvents is greater than or equal to about 25%.
63. A method of administering a biologically active substance
comprising administering the formulation of claim 55.
64. A formulation comprising: a biologically active substance; and
a vehicle comprising: (i) sucrose acetate isobutyrate (SAIB) in an
amount of from 25 to 85 wt % based on total weight of the vehicle;
(ii) a linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide) in an amount of from 10 to
45 wt % based on total weight of the vehicle, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) possesses a ratio R of lactide repeat
units to total repeat units in the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide), wherein R satisfies the following:
0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.about 0.95; and (iii) one or more solvents
present in an amount ranging from 25 weight percent up to about 43
weight percent, based on total weight of the vehicle, wherein the
one or more solvents dissolve the SAIB and the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and wherein the SAIB, linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide), and one or more solvents are monophasic
when maintained at approximately 25.degree. C. for a one-week
period; wherein the linear poly(lactide-co-glycolide) has a weight
average molecular weight less than or equal to 15 kilodaltons, and
wherein the one or more solvents comprise ethanol, ethyl lactate,
propylene carbonate, glycofurol, N-methylpyrrolidone,
2-pyrrolidone, benzyl benzoate, caprylic/capric triglyceride,
propylene glycol, acetone, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl
ethyl ketone, benzyl alcohol, triacetin, dimethylformamide,
dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran, caprolactam,
decylmethylsulfoxide, oleic acid, 1-dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one,
and combinations thereof.
65. The formulation of claim 64, wherein the biologically active
substance comprises an atypical antipsychotic.
66. The formulation of claim 64, wherein the biologically active
substance comprises an antiviral.
67. The formulation of claim 64, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) is present in an amount ranging from
about 15 wt % to 45 wt %, based on the total weight of the
vehicle.
68. The formulation of claim 64, wherein the linear
poly(lactide-co-glycolide) has a weight average molecular weight
less than 12.5 kilodaltons.
69. The formulation of claim 64, wherein the one or more solvents
is present in an amount ranging from 25 weight percent up to about
35 weight percent, based on the total weight of the vehicle.
70. A method of administering a biologically active substance
comprising administering the formulation of claim 64.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] The present application is a Continuation of application
Ser. No. 13/790,902, filed Mar. 8, 2013, which is a Continuation of
application Ser. No. 12/152,764, filed May 16, 2008, which is a
non-provisional of Provisional Application No. 60/930,739, filed
May 18, 2007. The disclosures of application Ser. Nos. 13/790,902
and 12/152,764 are expressly incorporated by reference herein their
entireties.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
[0002] The invention relates to formulations comprising
non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity liquid carrier
materials, linear polymers and one or more solvents. More
particularly, the invention relates to such formulations and their
use in biologically active substance delivery.
Description of Related Art
[0003] There has been extensive research in the area of
biodegradable controlled release systems for bioactive compounds.
Biodegradable matrices for drug delivery are useful because they
obviate the need to remove the drug-depleted device.
[0004] The most common matrix materials for drug delivery are
polymers. The field of biodegradable polymers has developed rapidly
since the synthesis and biodegradability of potylactic acid was
reported by Kulkarni et al., in 1966 ("Polylactic acid for surgical
implants," Arch. Surg., 93:839). Examples of other polymers which
have been reported as useful as a matrix material for delivery
devices include polyanhydrides, polyesters such as polyglycolides
and polylactide-co-glycolides, polyamino acids such as polylysine,
polymers and copolymers of polyethylene oxide, acrylic terminated
polyethylene oxide, polyamides, polyurethanes, polyorthoesters,
polyacrylonitriles, and polyphosphazenes. See, for example, U.S.
Pat. Nos. 4,891,225 and 4,906,474 to Langer (polyanhydrides), U.S.
Pat. No. 4,767,628 to Hutchinson (polylactide, 1
polylactide-co-glycolide acid), and U.S. Pat. No. 4,530,840 to
Tice, et al. (polylactide, polyglycolide, and copolymers).
[0005] Degradable materials of biological origin are well known,
for example, crosslinked gelatin. Hyaluronic acid has been
crosslinked and used as a degradable swelling polymer for
biomedical applications (U.S. Pat. No. 4,957,744 to Della Valle et
al.; (1991) "Surface modification of polymeric biomaterials for
reduced thrombogenicity," Polym. Mater. Sci. Eng., 62:731-735).
[0006] Biodegradable hydrogels have also been developed for use in
controlled drug delivery as carriers of biologically active
materials such as hormones, enzymes, antibiotics, antineoplastic
agents, and cell suspensions. Temporary preservation of functional
properties of a carried species, as well as the controlled release
of the species into local tissues or systemic circulation, have
been achieved. See for example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,149,543 to Cohen.
Proper choice of hydrogel macromers can produce membranes with a
range of permeability, pore sizes and degradation rates suitable
for a variety of applications in surgery, medical diagnosis and
treatment.
[0007] Many dispersion systems are currently in use as, or being
explored for use as, carriers of substances, particularly
biologically active compounds. Dispersion systems used for
pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations can be categorized as
either suspensions or emulsions. Suspensions are defined as solid
particles ranging in size from a few nanometers up to hundreds of
microns, dispersed in a liquid medium using suspending agents.
Solid particles include microspheres, microcapsules, and
nanospheres. Emulsions are defined as dispersions of one liquid in
another, stabilized by an interfacial film of emulsifiers such as
surfactants and lipids. Emulsion formulations include water in oil
and oil in water emulsions, multiple emulsions, microemulsions,
microdroplets, and liposomes. Microdroplets are unilamellar
phospholipid vesicles that consist of a spherical lipid layer with
an oil phase inside, as defined in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,622,219 and
4,725,442 issued to Haynes. Liposomes are phospholipid vesicles
prepared by mixing water-insoluble polar lipids with an aqueous
solution. The unfavorable entropy caused by mixing the insoluble
lipid in the water produces a highly ordered assembly of concentric
closed membranes of phospholipid with entrapped aqueous
solution.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 4,938,763 to Dunn, et al., discloses a method
for forming an implant in situ by dissolving a non-reactive, water
insoluble thermoplastic polymer in a biocompatible, water soluble
solvent to form a liquid, placing the liquid within the body, and
allowing the solvent to dissipate to produce a solid implant. The
polymer solution can be placed in the body via syringe. The implant
can assume the shape of its surrounding cavity. In an alternative
embodiment, the implant is formed from reactive, liquid oligomeric
polymers which contain no solvent and which cure in place to form
solids, usually with the addition of a curing catalyst.
[0009] U.S. Pat. No. 5,747,058 to Tipton et al., discloses a
composition for the controlled release of substances that includes:
(i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble liquid carrier material
(HVLCM) of viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at 37.degree. C. that
does not crystallize neat under ambient or physiological
conditions; and (ii) a substance to be delivered.
[0010] While a number of materials have been evaluated for use in
the controlled delivery of substances, there remains a need for
formulations and methods that provide controlled delivery of
biologically active substances with low toxicity.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] In an aspect, the invention relates to formulations
comprising: (i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity
liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at
37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or
physiological conditions; (ii) a linear polymer comprising lactide
repeat units, wherein the linear polymer possesses a ratio R of
lactide repeat units to total repeat units in the linear polymer;
and (iii) one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity;
wherein the linear polymer has a weight average molecular weight
less than or equal to about 15,000 Daltons, and wherein (a) R
satisfies the following: about 0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.about 0.95; (b)
when R satisfies the following: about 0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.0.85,
the solvent capacity of the one or more solvents is greater than or
equal to about 20%; and (c) when R satisfies the following: greater
than about 0.85 to about 0.95, the solvent capacity of the one or
more solvents is greater than or equal to about 10%.
[0012] In another aspect, the invention relates to formulations
comprising: (i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity
liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at
37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or
physiological conditions; (ii) a linear polymer comprising lactide
repeat units, wherein the linear polymer possesses a ratio R of
lactide repeat units to total repeat units in the linear polymer;
and (iii) one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity;
wherein the linear polymer has a weight average molecular weight
less than or equal to about 15,000 Daltons, and wherein: (a) R
satisfies the following: about 0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.0.85; and (b)
the solvent capacity of the one or more solvents is greater than or
equal to about 20%.
[0013] In yet another aspect, the invention relates to formulations
comprising: (i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity
liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at
37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or
physiological conditions; (ii) a linear polymer comprising lactide
repeat units, wherein the linear polymer possesses a ratio R of
lactide repeat units to total repeat units in the linear polymer;
and (iii) one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity;
wherein the linear polymer has a weight average molecular weight
less than or equal to about 15,000 Daltons, and wherein (a) R
satisfies the following: greater than about 0.85 to about 0.95; and
(b) the solvent capacity of the one or more solvents is greater
than or equal to about 10%.
[0014] In still another aspect, the invention relates to
formulations comprising: (i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble
high viscosity liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at
least 5,000 cP at 37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat
under ambient or physiological conditions; (ii) a linear polymer
comprising lactide repeat units, wherein the linear polymer
possesses a ratio R of lactide repeat units to total repeat units
in the linear polymer, wherein R satisfies the following: about
0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.about 0.95; and (iii) one or more solvents
present in an amount ranging from about one weight percent up to
about 35 weight percent, based on the total weight of the
formulation; wherein the linear polymer has a weight average
molecular weight less than or equal to about 15,000 Daltons, and
wherein the one or more solvents comprise ethanol, ethyl lactate,
propylene carbonate, glycofurol, N-methylpyrrolidone,
2-pyrrolidone, benzyl benzoate, miglyol, propylene glycol, acetone,
methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl ethyl ketone, benzyl alcohol,
triacetin, dimethylformamide, dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran,
caprolactam, decylmethylsulfoxide, oleic acid, and/or
1-dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one, and combinations of any of the
above.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0015] Before describing the present invention in detail, it is to
be understood that this invention is not limited to particularly
exemplified materials or process parameters as such may, of course,
vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein
is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments of the
invention only, and is not intended to be limiting.
[0016] All publications, patents and patent applications cited
herein, whether supra or infra, are hereby incorporated by
reference in their entirety for all purposes.
[0017] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the
singular forms "a," "an" and "the" include plural referents unless
the content clearly dictates otherwise. For example, reference to
"a polymer" includes a mixture of two or more such molecules,
reference to "a solvent" includes a mixture of two or more such
compositions, reference to "an adhesive" includes mixtures of two
or more such materials, and the like.
A. Introduction
[0018] Surprisingly, the inventors have found that the problems in
the art may be addressed by providing formulations that comprise:
(i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity liquid
carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at
37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or
physiological conditions; (ii) a linear polymer comprising lactide
repeat units, wherein the linear polymer possesses a ratio R of
lactide repeat units to total repeat units in the linear polymer;
and (iii) one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity;
wherein the linear polymer has a weight average molecular weight
less than or equal to about 15,000 Daltons, and wherein (a) R
satisfies the following: about 0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.about 0.95; (b)
when R satisfies the following: about 0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.0.85,
the solvent capacity of the one or more solvents is greater than or
equal to about 20%; and (c) when R satisfies the following: greater
than about 0.85 to about 0.95, the solvent capacity of the one or
more solvents is greater than or equal to about 10%.
[0019] Surprisingly, the inventors further have found that the
problems in the art may be addressed by providing formulations that
comprise: (i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity
liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at
37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or
physiological conditions; (ii) a linear polymer comprising lactide
repeat units, wherein the linear polymer possesses a ratio R of
lactide repeat units to total repeat units in the linear polymer;
and (iii) one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity;
wherein the linear polymer has a weight average molecular weight
less than or equal to about 15,000 Daltons, and wherein: (a) R
satisfies the following: about 0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.0.85; and (b)
the solvent capacity of the one or more solvents is greater than or
equal to about 20%.
[0020] Additionally surprisingly, the inventors have found that the
problems in the art may be addressed by providing formulations that
comprise: (i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity
liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at
37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or
physiological conditions; (ii) a linear polymer comprising lactide
repeat units, wherein the linear polymer possesses a ratio R of
lactide repeat units to total repeat units in the linear polymer;
and (iii) one or more solvents that have a solvent capacity;
wherein the linear polymer has a weight average molecular weight
less than or equal to about 15,000 Daltons, and wherein (a) R
satisfies the following: greater than about 0.85 to about 0.95; and
(b) the solvent capacity of the one or more solvents is greater
than or equal to about 10%.
[0021] In addition, surprisingly, the inventors have found that the
problems in the art may be addressed by providing formulations that
comprise: (i) a non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity
liquid carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at
37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or
physiological conditions; (ii) a linear polymer comprising lactide
repeat units, wherein the linear polymer possesses a ratio R of
lactide repeat units to total repeat units in the linear polymer,
wherein R satisfies the following: about 0.55.ltoreq.R.ltoreq.about
0.95; and (iii) one or more solvents present in an amount ranging
from about one weight percent up to about 35 weight percent, based
on the total weight of the formulation; wherein the linear polymer
has a weight average molecular weight less than or equal to about
15,000 Daltons, and wherein the one or more solvents comprise
ethanol, ethyl lactate, propylene carbonate, glycofurol,
N-methylpyrrolidone, 2-pyrrolidone, benzyl benzoate, miglyol,
propylene glycol, acetone, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl
ethyl ketone, benzyl alcohol, triacetin, dimethylformamide,
dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran, caprolactam,
decylmethylsulfoxide, oleic acid, and/or
1-dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one, and combinations of any of the
above.
[0022] Linear polymers according to the invention can be used to
alter the release profile of the biologically active substance to
be delivered, to add integrity to the formulation, or to otherwise
modify the properties of the formulation. Such linear polymers
according to the invention comprise lactide repeat units. An
example of such a polymer is poly(lactide-co-glycolide). The ratio
R, which is the ratio of lactide repeat units to total repeat units
in the linear polymer, is given in the "R column" of Table 1.
[0023] An important consideration in development of formulations
according to the invention is the miscibility or solubility of the
polymer in the formulation with the HVLCM. In situations where the
polymer is not miscible or soluble in the formulation with the
HVLCM, phase separation of the polymer and the HVLCM may occur.
Once this occurs, it may be very difficult to remix the polymer and
the HVLCM, especially at the point of use. Should improper remixing
of the formulation occur, it might not release drug in a desired
manner. Additionally, the formulations might be difficult to
administer. Accordingly, formulations that have high miscibility or
solubility of the polymer in the formulation with the HVLCM are
desirable.
[0024] The inventive formulations possess this high miscibility or
solubility of the linear polymer in the formulation with the HVLCM.
As can be seen by inspecting Table 1, not all formulations
comprising linear polymers, HVLCMs, and solvents result in useful
formulations. The formulations listed as "Comparative Formulations"
are examples of formulations that were not considered to be useful
in the context of the present invention. In contrast, the inventive
embodiments, such as those exemplified in Table 1, are useful and
exhibit little if any phase separation.
[0025] The effect of solvent capacity can be seen, for instance, by
examining Formulation 6, which exhibits acceptable solubility
behavior. This Formulation comprises 55 wt % sucrose acetate
isobutyrate (SAIB), 25 wt % NMP, and 20 wt % of a poly
(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) having an R of 0.65 and a Mw of 5300.
Formulation 6 has a solvent capacity of 25 wt %. By way of
comparison, Formulations C11 and C12 are also presented.
Formulation C11 comprises 55 wt % sucrose acetate isobutyrate
(SAIB), 20 wt % NMP, 5 wt % of DMSO, and 20 wt % of a poly
(lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) having an R of 0.65 and a Mw of 5300.
Likewise, Formulation C12 comprises 55 wt % sucrose acetate
isobutyrate (SAIB), 20 wt % NMP, 5 wt % of benzyl benzoate, and 20
wt % of a poly (lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) having an R of 0.65
and a Mw of 5300. Formulations C11 and C12 comprise less than 25 wt
% NMP, and are inadequate with respect to their solubility
performance. Therefore, the formulations C11 and C12 do not meet
the solvent capability requirements and are thus not inventive
embodiments of the present invention.
[0026] Another way of understanding solvent capacity is shown in
Examples 7 and 8. These Examples show how it is possible to
determine the solvent capacity for the inventive formulations. This
is performed for two additional solvent systems, besides the
baseline NMP solvent system, and in two different embodiments of
the inventive formulations.
[0027] Examples 9 and 10 show embodiments of the inventive
formulations that comprise biologically active substances.
[0028] The invention will now be described in more detail.
Definitions
[0029] All percentages are weight percent unless otherwise
noted.
[0030] All references cited herein are incorporated herein by
reference in their entirety and for all purposes to the same extent
as if each individual publication or patent or patent application
was specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by
reference in its entirety for all purposes and/or reproduced fully
herein. The discussion of references herein is intended merely to
summarize the assertions made by their authors and no admission is
made that any reference constitutes prior art. Applicants reserve
the right to challenge the accuracy and pertinence of the cited
references.
[0031] The present invention is best understood by reference to the
following definitions, the drawings and exemplary disclosure
provided herein.
[0032] "Administering" or "administration" means providing a drug
to a subject in a manner that is pharmacologically useful.
[0033] "Biologically active substance" means molecule(s) including
a drug, peptide, protein, carbohydrate (including monosaccharides,
oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides), nucleoprotein, mucoprotein,
lipoprotein, synthetic polypeptide or protein, or a small molecule
linked to a protein, glycoprotein, steroid, nucleic acid (any form
of DNA, including cDNA, or RNA, or a fragment thereof), nucleotide,
nucleoside, oligonucleotides (including antisense
oligonucleotides), gene, lipid, hormone, mineral supplement,
vitamin including vitamin C and vitamin E, or combinations of any
of the above, that cause(s) a biological effect when administered
in vivo to an animal, including but not limited to birds and
mammals, including humans.
[0034] Drug means any substance used internally or externally as a
medicine for the treatment, cure, or prevention of a disease or
disorder, and includes but is not limited to immunosuppressants,
antioxidants, anesthetics, chemotherapeutic agents, steroids
(including retinoids), hormones, antibiotics, antivirals,
antifungals, antiproliferatives, antihistamines, anticoagulants,
antiphotoaging agents, melanotropic peptides, nonsteroidal and
steroidal anti-inflammatory compounds, antipsychotics, and
radiation absorbers, including UV-absorbers.
[0035] The term biologically active substance also includes agents
such as insecticides, pesticides, fungicides, rodenticides, and
plant nutrients and growth promoters.
[0036] In one embodiment, the formulation is a vaccine and the
substance to be delivered is an antigen. The antigen can be derived
from a cell, bacteria, or virus particle, or portion thereof. As
defined herein, antigen may be a protein, peptide, polysaccharide,
glycoprotein, glycolipid, nucleic acid, or combination thereof,
which elicits an immunogenic response in an animal, for example, a
mammal, bird, or fish. As defined herein, the immunogenic response
can be humoral or cell-mediated. In the event the material to which
the immunogenic response is to be directed is poorly antigenic, it
may be conjugated to a carrier such as albumin or to a hapten,
using standard covalent binding techniques, for example, with one
of the several commercially available reagent kits.
[0037] Examples of preferred antigens include viral proteins such
as influenza proteins, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) proteins,
and hepatitis A, B, or C proteins, and bacterial proteins,
lipopolysaccharides such as gram negative bacterial cell walls and
Neisseria gonorrhea proteins, and parvovirus.
[0038] Non-limiting examples of pharmacological materials include
anti-infectives such as nitrofurazone, sodium propionate,
antibiotics, including penicillin, tetracycline, oxytetracycline,
chlorotetracycline, bacitracin, nystatin, streptomycin, neomycin,
polymyxin, gramicidin, chloramphenicol, erythromycin, and
azithromycin; sulfonamides, including sulfacetamide,
sulfamethizole, sulfamethazine, sulfadiazine, sulfamerazine, and
sulfisoxazole, and anti-virals including idoxuridine;
antiallergenics such as antazoline, methapyritene,
chlorpheniramine, pyrilamine prophenpyridamine, hydrocortisone,
cortisone, hydrocortisone acetate, dexamethasone, dexamethasone
21-phosphate, fluocinolone, triamcinolone, medrysone, prednisolone,
prednisolone 21-sodium succinate, and prednisolone acetate;
desensitizing agents such as ragweed pollen antigens, hay fever
pollen antigens, dust antigen and milk antigen; vaccines such as
smallpox, yellow fever, distemper, hog cholera, chicken pox,
antivenom, scarlet fever, dyptheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, pigeon
pox, whooping cough, influenzae rabies, mumps, measles,
poliomyelitic, and Newcastle disease; decongestants such as
phenylephrine, naphazoline, and tetrahydrazoline; miotics and
anticholinesterases such as pilocarpine, esperine salicylate,
carbachol, diisopropyl fluorophosphate, phospholine iodide, and
demecarium bromide; parasympatholytics such as atropine sulfate,
cyclopentolate, homatropine, scopolamine, tropicamide, eucatropine,
and hydroxyamphetamine; sympathomimetics such as epinephrine;
sedatives and hypnotics such as pentobarbital sodium,
phenobarbital, secobarbital sodium, codeine, (a-bromoisovaleryl)
urea, carbromal; psychic energizers such as 3-(2-aminopropyl)
indole acetate and 3-(2-aminobutyl) indole acetate; tranquilizers
such as reserpine, chlorpromayline, and thiopropazate; androgenic
steroids such as methyl-testosterone and fluorymesterone; estrogens
such as estrone, 17-.beta.-estradiol, ethinyl estradiol, and
diethyl stilbestrol; progestational agents such as progesterone,
megestrol, melengestrol, chlormadinone, ethisterone, norethynodrel,
19-norprogesterone, norethindrone, medroxyprogesterone and
17-.beta.-hydroxy-progesterone; humoral agents such as the
prostaglandins, for example PGE.sub.1, PGE.sub.2 and PGF.sub.2;
antipyretics such as aspirin, sodium salicylate, and salicylamide;
antispasmodics such as atropine, methantheline, papaverine, and
methscopolamine bromide; antimalarials such as the
4-aminoquinolines, 8-aminoquinolines, chloroquine, and
pyrimethamine, antihistamines such as diphenhydramine,
dimenhydrinate, tripelennamine, perphenazine, and chlorphenazine;
cardioactive agents such as dibenzhydroflume thiazide,
flumethiazide, chlorothiazide, and aminotrate; antipsychotics
including typical and atypical antipsychotics, wherein the atypical
antipsychotics comprise risperidone, paliperidone, or olanzapine;
nutritional agents such as vitamins, natural and synthetic
bioactive peptides and proteins, including growth factors, cell
adhesion factors, cytokines, and biological response modifiers;
together with pharmaceutically acceptable salts and polymorphs of
the above.
[0039] The biologically active substance is included in the
composition in an amount sufficient to deliver to the host animal
or plant an effective amount to achieve a desired effect. The
amount of biologically active substance incorporated into the
composition depends upon the desired release profile, the
concentration of biologically active substance required for a
biological effect, and the desired period of release of the
biologically active substance.
[0040] The concentration of biologically active substance in the
composition will also depend on absorption, inactivation, and
excretion rates of the biologically active substance as well as
other factors known to those of skill in the art. It is to be noted
that dosage values will also vary with the severity of the
condition to be alleviated. It is to be further understood that for
any particular subject, specific dosage regimens should be adjusted
over time according to the individual need and the professional
judgment of the person administering or supervising the
administration of the inventive formulations, and that the
concentration ranges set forth herein are exemplary only and are
not intended to limit the scope or practice of the claimed
invention. The formulations may be administered in one dosage, or
may be divided into a number of smaller doses to be administered at
varying intervals of time.
[0041] The biologically active substance is typically present in
the formulations in the range from about 0.5 percent to about 30
percent by weight relative to the total weight of the formulations,
and more typically, between approximately 1 percent to about 20
percent by weight, and more. Another preferred range is from about
2 percent to about 10 percent by weight. For very active
biologically active substances, such as growth factors, preferred
ranges are less than 1% by weight, and less than 0.0001%.
[0042] "Formulation" means a pharmaceutical composition useful in
the practice of this invention.
[0043] "Linear" means a polymer in which the molecules form long
chains substantially without branches or cross-linked
structures.
[0044] "Non-polymeric, non-water soluble high viscosity liquid
carrier material having a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP at
37.degree. C. that does not crystallize neat under ambient or
physiological conditions" means a high viscosity liquid carrier
material ("HVLCM") that is non-polymeric, non-water soluble, and
has a viscosity of at least 5,000 cP; preferably at least 10,000,
15,000; 20,000; 25,000 or even 50,000 cP; at 37.degree. C. that
does not crystallize neat under ambient or physiological
conditions. The term non-water soluble refers to a material that is
soluble in water to a degree of less than one percent by weight
under ambient conditions.
[0045] In a preferred embodiment, the HVLCM significantly decreases
in viscosity when mixed with a solvent to form a low viscosity
liquid carrier material ("LVLCM") that can be mixed with a
substrate for controlled delivery. The LVLCM/substrate composition
is typically easier to place in the body than a HVLCM/substrate
composition, because it flows more easily into and out of syringes
or other implantation means, and can easily be formulated as an
emulsion. The LVLCM can have any desired viscosity. It has been
found that a viscosity range for the LVLCM of less than
approximately 2000 cP, and more particularly less than 1000 cP, is
typically useful for in vivo applications.
[0046] In a preferred embodiment, sucrose acetate isobutyrate
("SAIB"), a sucrose molecule nominally esterified preferably with
two acetic acid and six isobutyric acid moieties, is used as the
HVLCM.
[0047] SAIB is orally non-toxic and is currently used as to
stabilize emulsions in the food industry. It is a very viscous
liquid and has an unusual property that there is a dramatic change
in viscosity with small additions of heat or with the addition of
solvents. It is soluble in a large number of biocompatible
solvents. When in solution or in an emulsion, SAIB can be applied
via injection or an aerosol spray. SAIB is compatible with
cellulose esters and other polymers that can affect the rate of
delivery of the substance.
[0048] In other embodiments, the HVLCM can be stearate esters such
as those of propylene glycol, glyceryl, diethylaminoethyl, and
glycol, stearate amides and other long-chain fatty acid amides,
such as N,N'-ethylene distearamide, stearamide MEA and DEA,
ethylene bistearamide, cocoamine oxide, long-chain fatty alcohols,
such as cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, long-chain esters such
as myristyl myristate, beheny erucate, and glyceryl phosphates. In
a particular embodiment, the HVLCM is acetylated sucrose distearate
(Crodesta A-10). Additional materials suitable for use as the HVLCM
are disclosed in US Patent Application Publication US 2004/0101557
by Gibson et al.
[0049] The amount of HVLCM in a formulation will depend on the
desired properties of a formulation and the solvent capacity of the
chosen solvent. If the chosen solvent has poor solvent capacity
performance, then the actual amount of solvent may be large, with a
corresponding reduction in the amount of HVLCM in the formulation.
The HVLCM is typically present in controlled delivery compositions
in an amount in the range from about 99.5 percent to about 10
percent by weight, more typically, between 95 and 25 percent, and
most typically, between 85 and 45, relative to the total weight of
the composition.
[0050] "Polymer" means a naturally occurring or synthetic compound
made up of a linked series of repeat units. Polymer(s) include, but
are not limited to, thermoplastic polymers and thermoset polymers.
Polymer(s) may comprise linear polymers and/or branched polymers.
Polymers may be synthesized from a single species of monomers, or
may be copolymers that may be synthesized from more than one
species of monomers. In embodiments, polymers according to the
invention comprise polymers that comprise lactide repeat units.
Polymers according to the invention may also comprise repeat units
of other suitable materials, including but not limited to glycolide
repeat units, polyethylene glycol repeat units, caprolactone repeat
units, valerolactone repeat units, and the like. Initiators for
such polymers include but are not limited to diol initiators
including 1,6-hexanediol, 1,2-propanediol, 1,3-propanediol,
1,4-butanediol and the like; diol initiators including difunctional
poly(ethylene glycol)s (PEGs); monofunctional alcohol initiators
including 1-dodecanol, methyl lactate, ethyl lactate and the like;
monofunctional PEGs including methoxy(polyethylene glycol) (mPEG);
and other initiators including water, glycolic acid, lactic acid,
citric acid, and the like. In preferred embodiments, the polymer
comprises a biodegradable polymer. In additional preferred
embodiments, the polymer comprises a biocompatible polymer. In
embodiments, the polymer may be present in amounts ranging from
about 1 wt % to about 45 wt %; more preferably, the polymer may be
present in amounts ranging from about 5 wt % to about 35 wt %; and
yet more preferably the polymer may be present in amounts ranging
from about 5 wt % to about 25 wt %, all based on the total weight
of the formulation. In other embodiments, the polymer may be
present in an amount ranging from about 15 wt % to about 45 wt %;
preferably the polymer may be present in amounts ranging from about
15 wt % to about 35 wt %, all based on the total weight of the
formulation.
[0051] "Repeat units" means residues of monomers that are
covalently incorporated into a polymer. In embodiments, lactide
repeat units comprise lactide residues. In certain embodiments,
glycolide repeat units comprise glycolide residues. In embodiments,
a linear polymer may possess a ratio R of lactide repeat units to
total repeat units in the linear polymer, wherein R may range from
about 0.55 to about 0.95. Ranges of R of particular interest are
from about 0.55 to 0.85, and from great than 0.85 to about 0.95. R
may be determined experimentally or analytically for each polymer
by proton NMR or similar techniques.
[0052] "Solvent(s) means materials that are capable of dissolving
other materials. Preferably, solvents used in the practice of the
present invention are biocompatible, water miscible and/or water
soluble, and/or non-toxic. In embodiments, the biologically active
substance may be soluble in the solvent. The solvents used to
inject the inventive formulations into animals should not cause
significant tissue irritation or necrosis at the site of
implantation, unless irritation or necrosis is the desired
effect.
[0053] The solvent is preferably water miscible and/or water
soluble, so that it will diffuse into bodily fluids or other
aqueous environment, causing the formulation to assume a more
viscous form. Certain solvents that are not water miscible and/or
not water soluble may also be used in the practice of the
invention. Examples of suitable solvents include but are not
limited to ethanol, ethyl lactate, propylene carbonate, glycofurol,
N-methylpyrrolidone, 2-pyrrolidone, benzyl benzoate, miglyol,
propylene glycol, acetone, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, methyl
ethyl ketone, benzyl alcohol, triacetin, dimethylformamide,
dimethylsulfoxide, tetrahydrofuran, caprolactam,
decylmethylsulfoxide, oleic acid, and/or
1-dodecylazacycloheptan-2-one, and combinations of any of the
above; with the proviso that one or more of the above listed
solvents may be specifically excluded from the scope of the
invention if it is to be disclaimed.
[0054] When SAIB is used as the HVLCM, the preferred solvents
include ethanol, dimethylsulfoxide, ethyl lactate, ethyl acetate,
benzyl alcohol, triacetin, N-methylpyrrolidone, propylene
carbonate, and glycofurol. SAIB is not miscible with glycerol, corn
oil, peanut oil, 1,2-propanediol, polyethylene glycol (PEG200),
super refined sesame oil, and super refined peanut oil.
Accordingly, the latter group of solvents are not preferred for use
with SAIB.
[0055] "Solvent capacity" means amount(s) of the one or more
solvents that dissolves the HVLCM and linear polymer in the
formulation to the same extent as would a hypothetical amount of
N-methylpyrrolidone in the formulation. Solvent capacity is
expressed as that hypothetical weight percent of
N-methylpyrrolidone in the formulation, based on the total weight
of the hypothetical formulation that would contain the
N-methylpyrrolidone.
[0056] Thus, in an embodiment, a formulation having a solvent
capacity of about 20% would have sufficient amounts of one or more
solvents to dissolve the HVLCM and linear polymer to the same
extent as if about 20% by weight of NMP were added to the
formulation instead of the one or more solvents. If NMP were
present as the one or more solvents in this embodiment, it would be
present in an amount of about 20% by weight, based on the total
weight of the formulation. If the one or more solvents were poorer
solvents for the HVLCM and linear polymer, then the one or more
solvents would be present in an amount greater than about 20% by
weight, based on the total weight of the formulation. This is
illustrated further in Examples 10 and 11.
[0057] In certain embodiments, when R (the ratio of lactide repeat
units to total repeat units in the linear polymer) is between about
0.55 to 0.85, the solvent capacity of the one or more solvents is
greater than or equal to about 35%, more preferably greater than or
equal to about 25%; and still more preferably greater than or equal
to about 20%. Likewise, in certain embodiments, when R ranges from
greater than 0.85 to about 0.95, the solvent capacity of the one or
more solvents is greater than or equal to about 25%, more
preferably greater than or equal to about 15%, and still more
preferably greater than or equal to about 10%. Decrease in the
lower boundary of solvent capacities represents a physical
narrowing of the range of claimed formulations. This is because the
number of formulations that exhibit satisfactory solubility
behavior over the full range of recited solvent capacities
decreases as the lower boundary of solvent capacity decreases.
[0058] "Subject" is used interchangeably with "individual" and
means any human or animal with which it is desired to practice the
present invention. The term "subject" does not denote a particular
age, and the present systems are thus suited for use with subjects
of any age, such as infant, adolescent, adult and senior aged
subjects In certain embodiments, a subject may comprise a
patient.
[0059] "Weight average molecular weight" or "Mw" means the weighted
average molecular weight of polymers of interest. It can be
expressed at the first moment of a plot of the weight of polymer in
each molecular weight range against molecular weight. In certain
embodiments, weight-average molecular weight, Number-average
molecular weight (Mn), and the molecular weight distribution
(MWD=Mw/Mn) may be measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC).
GPC is a column fractionation method wherein polymer molecules in
solutions are separated based on their sizes. The separated polymer
molecules are observed by a detector to generate the GPC
chromatogram, which is a plot of elution volume or time (related to
molecular size) versus abundance. The GPC chromatogram may be
integrated to determine Mw, Mn, and MWD.
[0060] GPC samples of polymer(s) of interest, approximately 50 mg
in 10 mL solvent, are filtered through a 0.2 .mu.m Teflon filter
before injection into the instrument. Injections of 50-200 .mu.L
are made to generate chromatograms. Chromatograms may be generated
using various systems. In an embodiment, a system comprises an
Agilent LC 1100 using Chemstation software. In another embodiment,
a system comprises a Waters 510 pump, a Shimadzu CTO-10A column
oven, and a Waters 410 differential refractometer. Data may be
recorded directly to a PC via a Polymer Labs data capture unit
using Caliber.RTM. software. A calibration curve may be generated
using polystyrene standards. Mw, Mn, and MWD relative to
polystyrene are calculated. Preferred solvents for use in GPC
comprise: chloroform, dichlormethane (methylene chloride), and
tetrahydrofuran (THF). Preferred different column sets comprise:
(1) two Polymer Labs Mixed C columns in series, (2) two Polymer
Labs Mixed D columns in series, or (3) two Polymer Labs Mesopore
columns in series. Preferred polystyrene calibrants comprise:
Polymer Labs Easical PS1 kit, Polymer Labs Easical PS2 kit, Polymer
Labs S-L-10 kit.
[0061] In embodiments, the weight average molecular weight of
polymers useful in the practice of the present invention is less
than or equal to about 15,000 Daltons, additionally more preferably
less than or equal to about 12,500 Daltons, and yet more preferably
less than or equal to about 10,000 Daltons.
Formulations
[0062] As noted above, an important consideration in development of
formulations according to the invention is the miscibility or
solubility of the polymer in the formulation with the HVLCM. In
situations where the polymer is not miscible or soluble in the
formulation with the HVLCM, phase separation of the polymer and the
HVLCM in the formulation may occur. Once this occurs, it may be
very difficult to remix the polymer and the HVLCM, especially at
the point of use. Should improper remixing occur, undesirably wide
variations in release performance might result. Accordingly,
formulations that have high miscibility or solubility of the
polymer in the formulation with the HVLCM are desirable.
[0063] The inventive formulations possess this high miscibility or
solubility of the polymer in the formulation with the HVLCM. Other
points useful to consider in terms of formulation strategy may
include the following. Minimizing total solvent content of the
formulations is generally biologically desirable, for instance in
an embodiment having a solvent content ranging from about one
weight percent up to about 35 wt % solvent, preferably ranging from
about one weight percent up to about 30 wt %, and yet more
preferably ranging from about one weight percent up to about 25 wt
%, based on the total weight of the formulation. In contrast,
increasing solvent content can move a HVLCM/linear polymer/solvent
composition from phase separation to single phase behavior. The one
or more solvents should be biocompatible, which may eliminate some
solvents from use in the invention. In an embodiment, the one or
more solvents should be good solvents for both the polymer and
HVLCM. In an alternate embodiment, the formulation may comprise the
HVLCM, the linear polymer, one or more good solvents for the linear
polymer and one or more good solvents for the HVLCM, with the
resultant formulation being a single phase.
[0064] Solubility and phase separation of various HVLVM/linear
polymer/solvent formulation may be investigated by visual
techniques well known to those skilled in the art. For formulations
with significant instability or tendency to phase-separate, the
linear polymer may absorb solvent but remain as a separated, very
viscous layer or phase in the formulation. Other formulations might
be rendered into a uniform clear solution by sufficient heating and
mixing. However, when cooled to room temperature, two clear liquid
phases may form. Sometimes, the two clear layers may not be easy to
detect, thus requiring strong light and a thorough inspection of
the formulation to discern the boundary between the two phases. In
a number of cases, formulations may appear clear and uniform on
initial cooling to room temperature, but when left quiescent at
room temperature for a period of several days or greater, the
formulations may separate into two phases. For formulations that
are at the border of phase separation, the formulation may turn
cloudy and sometimes slowly separate into two phases.
[0065] A variety of additives can optionally be included in the
inventive formulations to modify the properties of the formulations
as desired. The additives can be present in any amount that is
sufficient to impart the desired properties to the formulations.
The amount of additive used will in general be a function of the
nature of the additive and the effect to be achieved, and can be
easily determined by one of skill in the art.
[0066] When present, additive(s) are typically present in the
formulations in an amount in the range from about 0.1 percent to
about 20 percent by weight, relative to the total weight of the
formulation, and more typically, is present in the composition in
an amount in the range from about 1, 2, or 5 percent to about 10
percent by weight, relative to the total weight of the formulation.
Certain additives, such as buffers, may be present only in small
amounts in the relative to the total weight of the formulation.
[0067] Another additive for use with the present compositions are
non-biodegradable polymers. Non-limiting examples of non-erodible
polymers which can be used as additives include: polyacrylates,
ethylene-vinyl acetate polymers, cellulose and cellulose
derivatives, acyl substituted cellulose acetates and derivatives
thereof, non-erodible polyurethanes, polystyrenes, polyvinyl
chloride, polyvinyl fluoride, poly(vinyl imidazole),
chlorosulphonated polyolefins, and polyethylene oxide.
[0068] Preferred non-biodegradable polymers include polyethylene,
polyvinyl pyrrolidone, ethylene vinylacetate, polyethylene glycol,
cellulose acetate butyrate ("CAB") and cellulose acetate propionate
("CAP").
[0069] A further class of additives which can be used in the
inventive formulations are natural and synthetic oils and fats.
Oils derived from animals or from plant seeds of nuts typically
include glycerides of the fatty acids, chiefly oleic, palmitic,
stearic, and linolenic. As a rule the more hydrogen the molecule
contains, the thicker the oil becomes.
[0070] Non-limiting examples of suitable natural and synthetic oils
include vegetable oil, peanut oil, medium chain triglycerides,
soybean oil, almond oil, olive oil, sesame oil, peanut oil, fennel
oil, camellia oil, corn oil, castor oil, cotton seed oil, and
soybean oil, either crude or refined, and medium chain fatty acid
triglycerides.
[0071] Fats are typically glyceryl esters of higher fatty acids
such as stearic and palmitic. Such esters and their mixtures are
solids at room temperatures and exhibit crystalline structure. Lard
and tallow are examples. In general oils and fats increase the
hydrophobicity of the formulation, slowing degradation and water
uptake.
[0072] Another class of additives which can be used in the
inventive formulations comprise carbohydrates and carbohydrate
derivatives. Non-limiting examples of these compounds include
monosaccarides (simple sugars such as fructose and its isomer
glucose (dextrose); disaccharides such as sucrose, maltose,
cellobiose, and lactose; and polysaccarides.
[0073] Other additives, such as preservatives, stabilizers,
anti-oxidants, coloring agents, isotonic agents, humectants,
sequesterants, vitamins and vitamin precursors, surfactants and the
like, may be added as needed. As preferred examples of
preservatives, paraben derivatives are given with methyl paraben
and propyl paraben given as most preferred preservatives. As
preferred examples of anti-oxidants, butyl hydroxyanisole, butyl
hydroxytoluene, propyl gallate, vitamin E acetate, and purified
hydroquinone are given with vitamin E acetate and butyl
hydroxytoluene given as most preferred anti-oxidants. Given as
preferred examples of humectant is sorbitol. Given as preferred
examples of sequesterant is citric acid.
[0074] Inventive formulations may be made according to a number of
methods. In certain embodiments, first combine room temperature
solvent(s), room temperature linear polymer and HVLCM heated to
80.degree. C. Next, mix at 60-80.degree. C. for a period of several
hours to overnight (8-16 hours) until the formulation is
well-mixed. In other embodiments, dissolve the linear polymer in
all of the solvent(s). Add hot HVLCM (heated at up to 80.degree.
C.). Then, mix at temperature of room temperature to 80.degree. C.
for 1 hour to overnight (8-16 hours) until the formulation is
well-mixed. In yet other embodiments, dissolve the linear polymer
in some of the solvent(s). Mix the remainder of the solvent(s) with
the HVLCM. Add hot HVLCM/solvent mixture (heated at up to
80.degree. C.) to the linear polymer/solvent(s) mixture. Then, mix
at temperatures that may range from room temperature to 80.degree.
C. for 1 hour to overnight (8-16 hours), until the formulation is
well-mixed.
[0075] Inventive formulations are preferably prepared at
temperatures above room temperature. Once mixed, the formulations
may be cooled back to room temperature and initially observed for
cloudiness (indication of incipient phase separation), the presence
of two liquid layers (usually of low to moderate viscosity) or the
presence of a viscous layer underneath a less viscous layer. The
formulations may then be left at room temperature for a significant
period (usually one week or greater) and observed again for
cloudiness, separation into two layers of moderate viscosity or the
presence of a viscous layer.
[0076] Inventive formulations may be administered to subjects using
conventional routes of administration, such as injection. Effective
amounts of biologically active substances may be incorporated into
the inventive formulations so as to achieve a desired
pharmacological effect.
[0077] While there has been described and pointed out features and
advantages of the invention, as applied to present embodiments,
those skilled in the medical art will appreciate that various
modifications, changes, additions, and omissions in the method
described in the specification can be made without departing from
the spirit of the invention.
[0078] The present invention is not to be limited in terms of the
particular embodiments described in this application, which are
intended as single illustrations of individual aspects of the
invention. Many modifications and variations of this invention can
be made without departing from its spirit and scope, as will be
apparent to those skilled in the art. Functionally equivalent
methods within the scope of the invention, in addition to those
enumerated herein, will be apparent to those skilled in the art
from the foregoing description. Such modifications and variations
are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. The
present invention is to be limited only by the terms of the
appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which
such claims are entitled.
[0079] The following Examples are meant to be illustrative of the
claimed invention, and not limiting in any way.
EXAMPLES
Example 1: Formulation Examples
[0080] Various formulation examples according to the invention,
together with various comparative formulation examples, were
prepared. Information relating to these examples is set forth in
Table 1. The polymer synthesis, and formulation techniques for
several representative examples have been set forth below. The
remaining non-representative examples were prepared using such
representative techniques, and with conventionally obtainable
modifications to the representative techniques.
Example 2
[0081] A 500 mL three-neck round bottom flask, a glass stirrer
bearing, a gas joint, and a glass stirring shaft were dried in a
glassware oven at 100.degree. C. to remove all traces of moisture.
The following materials were transferred to the flask: 179.00 g
DL-lactide, 71.00 g of glycolide, and 13.75 g 1,6-hexanediol. The
flask was equipped with the stirring shaft with a Teflon paddle,
the stirrer bearing, and a gas joint connected to a manifold with
vacuum and nitrogen gas supply. The stirrer shaft/bearing was
sealed with a rubber balloon and the reaction mixture was evacuated
for several minutes and the flask was backfilled with nitrogen gas.
The flask was immersed in an oil bath maintained at 150.degree. C.
and stirred using an overhead stirrer attached to the shaft/paddle
assembly. Once all of the monomer had melted, a charge of stannous
2-ethylhexanoate was added, 0.075 g in a solution of toluene (559
mL of a solution with a concentration of 0.13416 g/mL) was added to
the melt. Stirring was continued for 4 hours Next, the temperature
of the oil bath was reduced to 115.degree. C., stirring was
stopped, and the stirrer shaft/bearing was sealed with a rubber
balloon and the reaction mixture was evacuated under full vacuum
for 1 hour. The polymer was then poured onto a piece of Teflon film
in a glass dish and allowed to cool. The finished polymer was
stored protected from ambient moisture in a vacuum oven and/or
plastic bags. The resulting polymer had a Mw of 5300 Da as
determined approximately by GPC, and an R ratio of 0.65.
Example 3: Formulation 6
[0082] PLGA polymer produced according to Example 2 was removed
from cold storage & allowed to warm to room temperature. SAIB
(in a glass jar) was heated to 80.degree. C. for several hours.
5.69 grams of hot SAIB were poured into a glass jar. Next, 2.59
grams of NMP were dispensed into the glass jar. Next, 2.05 grams of
65/35 PLGA polymer were dispensed into the glass jar. The jar was
sealed and fastened to a rotating mixing wheel. The mixing wheel
was placed into an 80.degree. C. oven and turned on so that the jar
rotated at the outside of a circular path at a rate sufficient to
achieve mixing. After two hours of mixing at 80.degree. C., the jar
was removed from the mixing wheel and allowed to cool to room
temperature. The formulation composition was 55% SAIB, 25% NMP and
20% PLGA. On standing, the formulation remained clear and did not
exhibit any evidence of phase separation.
Example 4
[0083] A 1 L three-neck round bottom flask, a glass stirrer
bearing, a gas joint, and a stirring shaft were dried in a
glassware oven at 100.degree. C. to remove all traces of moisture.
The following materials were transferred to the flask: 179.00 g
DL-lactide, 71.00 g of glycolide, and 2.1 g of water. The flask was
equipped with a stirring shaft and a Teflon paddle, a stirrer
bearing, and a gas joint connected to a manifold with vacuum and
nitrogen gas supply. The stirrer shaft/bearing was sealed and the
reaction mixture was evacuated for several minutes and the flask
was backfilled with nitrogen gas. This was repeated 4 additional
times. The flask was immersed in an oil bath maintained at
159.degree. C. and stirred using an overhead stirrer attached to
the shaft/paddle assembly. Once all of the monomer had melted, a
charge of stannous 2-ethylhexanoate, 0.1125 g in a solution of
toluene, was added to the melt. Stirring was continued for 15
hours. Next, the temperature of the oil bath was reduced to
115.degree. C., stirring was stopped, and the stirrer shaft/bearing
was sealed and the reaction mixture was evacuated under full vacuum
for 1 hour. The polymer was then poured onto a piece of Teflon film
in a glass dish and allowed to cool. The finished polymer was
stored protected from ambient moisture in a vacuum oven and/or
plastic bags. The resulting polymer had a Mw of 7200 Da as
determined approximately by GPC, and an R ratio of 0.65.
Example 5: Comparative Formulation C3
[0084] 3.28 grams of PLGA polymer made according to Example 4 were
dissolved in a mixture of 1.55 grams of DMSO and 1.55 grams of
ethanol. 24.98 grams of warm SAIB were added, with a resulting
nominal formulation of 10.5% PLGA, 4.9% DMSO, 4.9% ethanol and
79.7% SAIB. The formulation separated into two phases at room
temperature. Additional DMSO (3.90 grams) and additional ethanol
(2.25 grams) were added to yield a nominal formulation of 8.8%
PLGA, 14.5% DMSO, 10.1% ethanol and 66.6% SAIB. The formulation
remained separated into two phases.
Example 6: Formulation 6 (Alternate Formulation Methodology)
[0085] PLGA polymer produced according to Example 2 was removed
from cold storage & allowed to warm to room temperature. 20.36
grams of 65/35 PLGA polymer were dispensed into a glass jar. 25.45
grams of NMP were added to the jar and the jar was sealed. The jar
was fastened to a rotating mixing wheel (Glas Col, Terre Haute,
Ind.). The mixing wheel was turned on so that the jar rotated at
the outside of a circular path, with heating at approximately 80 C
until the polymer was dissolved in the NMP. 55.49 grams of SAIB
(warmed) were added to the polymer/NMP solution. The jar was sealed
and fastened to a rotating mixing wheel (Glas Col, Terre Haute,
Ind.). The mixing wheel was turned on so that the jar rotated at
the outside of a circular path at a speed sufficient to achieve
mixing. The solution was mixed until a uniform preparation was
achieved. The formulation composition was 55% SAIB, 25% NMP and 20%
PLGA, all expressed as wt % based on total weight of the
formulation. On standing, the vehicle remained clear and did not
exhibit any evidence of phase separation.
Example 7: Solvent Capacity Experiments
[0086] Approximately 2.5 g of PLGA having a molecular weight of
4700 Da, a lactide/glycolide ratio of 65/35, and initiated by
hexanediol; and 6.855 g of SAIB were added to a vial (i.e. fixed
weight relationship of polymer to SAIB). Solvents, as shown in
Table 2 below, were slowly added and the formulation was mixed at
60.degree. C. in a Emprotech Unitherm.RTM. oven until a single
phase solution was formed. The solution was then removed from the
oven and allowed to sit on a bench top at roughly room temperature
for approximately a week. If the solution phase separated more
solvent was added and the formulation was mixed at 60.degree. C.
until a single phase solution was formed and remained a single
phase for one week while sitting on the bench top at roughly room
temperature. The final compositions are shown in Table as shown in
Table 2 below. The solvent capacity of this vehicle was 25.61 wt %.
26.44 wt % wt % of BA or 42.64 wt % of DMSO were needed to achieve
that solvent capacity.
TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 2 (figures are weight percent of total final
weight) Material Trial A Trial B Trial C SAIB 53.86 41.99 54.55
PLGA 19.70 15.37 19.84 NMP 25.61 BA 26.44 DMSO 42.64
Example 8: Solvent Capacity Experiments
[0087] Approximately 2.5 g of PLGA having a molecular weight of
6600 Da, a lactide/glycolide ratio of 65/35, and initiated with
dodecanol; and 6.855 g of SAIB were added to a vial. Solvents, as
shown in Table 3 below, were slowly added and the formulation was
mixed at 60.degree. C. in a Emprotech Unitherm.RTM. oven until a
single phase solution was formed. The solution was then removed
from the oven and allowed to sit on a bench top at roughly room
temperature for approximately a week. If the solution phase
separated more solvent was added and the formulation was mixed at
60.degree. C. until a single phase solution was formed and remained
a single phase for one week while sitting on the bench top at
roughly room temperature. The final compositions are shown in Table
3 below. The solvent capacity of this vehicle was 17.36 wt %. 19.70
wt % of BA or 31.22 wt % of DMSO were needed to achieve that
solvent capacity.
TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 3 (Figures are weight percent of total final
weight) Material Trial D Trial E Trial F SAIB 58.83 50.37 60.58
PLGA 21.47 18.41 22.06 NMP 17.36 BA 19.70 DMSO 31.22
Example 9: Naltrexone Formulation
[0088] 0.555 grams of PLGA (65/35 LG, 1-dodecanol initiated, MW of
6400 Daltons by GPC, from DURECT.RTM. Birmingham) was mixed with
3.620 grams of Benzyl Alcohol (from J.T.Baker) in a sealed bottle
by gentle inversion inside a Lindberg/Blue M oven at 60.degree. C.
for 35 minutes, resulting in homogeneous solution. To this mixture
was added 6.094 grams of hot SAIB (from Eastman Chemicals). The
vehicle was mixed by gentle inversion for approximately 65 hours at
room temperature. A uniform vehicle resulted (SAIB/benzyl
alcohol/PLGA 59.34/35.25/5.40). 0.118 grams of naltrexone base
(Mallinckrodt) was added to a separate bottle. 4.205 grams of the
vehicle was added to this bottle. The naltrexone was dissolved in
the vehicle by gentle inversion for approximately 3 hours,
resulting in a uniform clear solution that was pale yellow in
color. The composition of the naltrexone formulation (in wt % based
on total formulation weight) was:
TABLE-US-00003 PLGA: 5.3% Benzyl alcohol 34.3% SAIB 57.7%
Naltrexone 2.7%
Example 10: Risperidone Formulation
[0089] The atypical antipsychotic drug risperidone was added to the
formulation of Example 3 (Formulation 26) as follows:
To 7.33 grams of Formulation 26, 1.095 grams of risperidone (from
Kemprotec) were added. The vial was placed on a Glas-Col rotating
wheel set at 30% for approximately two hours until a homogeneous
suspension was obtained. The resulting formulation had the
composition of 48% SAIB, 22% NMP, 17% PLGA and 13% Risperidone,
with percentages expressed as weight percent based on total weight
of the formulation. The resulting vehicle was a stable homogeneous
suspension.
TABLE-US-00004 TABLE 1 Mw Formulation #: Polymer R (GPC)
Formulation composition Solubility Behavior 1 PLGA 65/35- 0.65 7200
SAIB/NMP/EtOH/PLGA-COOH: Soluble COOH 68.4/13.2/9.2/9.3 2 PLGA
65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 70/25/5 Soluble 3 PLGA 65/35 0.65
5300 SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 70.3/20.3/9.4 Soluble 4 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 59.7/26.5/13.8 Soluble 5 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 65/30/15 Soluble 6 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 55/25/20 Soluble 7 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/NMP/EtOH/PLGA: 58.6/14.0/9.4/18.0 cloudy but single phase 8
PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/EtOH/PLGA: Soluble
55.0/15.1/10.0/20.0 9 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/EtOH/PLGA:
55.1/19.9/5.0/20.0 Soluble 10 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/NMP/DMSO/PLGA: Soluble 54.1/19.8/6.0/20.1 11 PLGA 65/35 0.65
5300 SAIB/NMP/BA/PLGA: 55/20/5/20 Soluble 12 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/DMSO/EtOH/PLGA: 65/25/5/5 Soluble 13 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/DMSO/BA/PLGA: 65/25/5/5 Soluble 14 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/DMSO/NMP/PLGA: 65/25/5/5 Soluble 15 PLGA 65/35 0.65 4100
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 53.1/21.9/25.0 Soluble 16 PLGA 65/35 0.65 4100
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 49.2/22.6/28.2 Soluble 17 PLGA 65/35 0.65 4100
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 29.7/33.9/36.4 Soluble 18 PLGA 65/35 0.65 3200
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 70.0/20.0/10.0 Soluble 19 PLGA 65/35 0.65 4700
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 55/25/20 Soluble 20 PLGA 65/35 0.65 6600
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 55/25/20 Soluble 21 PLGA 65/35 0.65 6600
SAIB/NMP/EtOH/PLGA: 55/15/10/20 Soluble 22 PLGA 60/40 0.6 3200
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 70.0/20.0/10.0 Soluble 23 PLGA 55/45 0.55 3200
SAIB/NMP/PLGA: 65/25/10 Soluble C1 PLGA 0.65 7200
SAIB/NMP/PLGA-COOH: 70/25/5 not soluble 65/35- COOH C2 PLGA 0.65
7200 SAIB/BA/EtOH/PLGA-COOH: not soluble 65/35- 65.3/14.1/11.1/9.5
COOH C3 PLGA 0.65 7200 SAIB/DMSO/EtOH/PLGA: not soluble 65/35-
66.6/14.5/10.1/8.8 COOH C4 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/PLGA:
75/15/10 not soluble C5 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/PLGA:
65/20/15 not soluble C6 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/PLGA:
60/20/20 not soluble C7 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/EtOH/PLGA:
72.9/8.8/8.6/9.6 not soluble C8 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/NMP/EtOH/PLGA: 62.0/17.2/4.6/16.2 separates long term C9 PLGA
65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/DMSO/PLGA: separates long term
53.8/15.4/10.8/20.1 C10 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/DMSO/PLGA:
separates long term 54.9/15.0/9.8/20.1 C11 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/NMP/DMSO/PLGA: 55/20/5/20 separates long term C12 PLGA 65/35
0.65 5300 SAIB/NMP/BB/PLGA: 55/20/5/20 not soluble C13 PLGA 65/35
0.65 5300 SAIB/DMSO/PLGA: 70/25/5 not soluble C14 PLGA 65/35 0.65
5300 SAIB/DMSO/PLGA: 65/30/5 not soluble C15 PLGA 65/35 0.65 5300
SAIB/DMSO/EtOH/PLGA: 71.7/10.0/8.7/9.7 not soluble C16 PLGA 65/35
0.65 5300 SAIB/DMSO/BB/PLGA: 65/25/5/5 not soluble C17 PLGA 65/35
0.65 5300 SAIB/BA/EtOH/PLGA: 69.8/11.8/8.8/9.5 not soluble C18 PLGA
0.50 5500 SAIB/NMP/PLGA-COOH: 70/25/5 separates at RT & 37 C.
50/50- COOH
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