Inventors:
Mary Elizabeth Pecquet Goad - Andover MA, US
Melissa M. Haskell - Uxbridge MA, US
Denis Schrier - Hopkinton MA, US
Susan A. Wood - Dedham MA, US
International Classification:
A61K 38/18, A61P 19/02, A61P 19/08, A61P 19/10, A61P 19/04, A61P 25/16, A61P 13/12, A61P 9/10, A61P 3/04, A61P 3/10, A61P 1/16, A61M 25/00, A61M 5/00, A61B 17/34
US Classification:
514 12, 604523, 604272, 60416401
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for accomplishing systemic delivery of minimally-soluble bioactive agents such as, but not limited to, proteins of the TGF-β superfamily via a peripheral mode of administration. According to the invention, an exemplary bioactive agent is BMP-7. The invention further provides for minimally-invasive systemic treatment of skeletal disorders such as osteoporosis as well as minimally-invasive systemic treatment of injured or diseased non-mineralized tissues and organs such kidneys. Practice of the invention eliminates adverse side effects at the peripheral site of intravenous administration of the bioactive agent.