Abstract
The study of a biocompatible w/o microemulsion for parenteral administration of peptides was performed. The behaviour of an LH-RH analog, [d-Trp-6]LH-RH, in a w/o microemulsion was evaluated both in vitro and in vivo. After a single intramuscular injection in rats of the microemulsion containing 500 μg/ml of the drug, the plasma levels of testosterone fell; between 10 and 20 days after injection, the plasma testosterone level was lower than that observed after daily injections of 100 μg/kg of the LH-RH analog. The results suggested that prolonged action and protection of biodegradable molecules could be achieved by using w/o microemulsions administered parenterally.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 119-123 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | International Journal of Pharmaceutics |
| Volume | 62 |
| Issue number | 2-3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 31 Jul 1990 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Hormone analog
- LH-RH
- Long-acting delivery
- Microemulsion, w/o
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