Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING PROTEIN MICROPARTICLES

Abstract:

Micron-sized particles containing a therapeutic protein and optionally excipients and a coating of a biocompatible and biodegradable polymer, and methods of making and using those microparticles are provided. The therapeutic protein formulated as a pharmaceutical powder of micron-sized particles remains stable for extended periods of time and is amenable to polymer coating for extended release and stability under physiological conditions.