Abstract:
A process for the preparation of a 3-amino-3-arylpropionic acid ester that is enriched in the ( S )-enantiomer to at least 80% ee, or the preparation of 3-amino-3-arylpropionic acid that is enriched in the ( R )-enantiomer to at least 80% enantiomeric excess (ee), is disclosed. The process comprises enantioselectively hydrolyzing an enantiomeric mixture of 3- amino-3-arylpropionic acid esters, and recovering the optically active ester ( S )-(I) which is not hydrolyzed. Use of an ester hydrolase obtained from Aspergillus in the process is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method for determining the percent of a solid material dissolved into a liquid medium is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of combining the solid material and the liquid medium; determining the initial solid concentration (i); determining the dynamic solid concentration (d) using a light scattering technique; and calculating the percent dissolved material according to the formula: [(i - d)/i] x 100 . Methods for determining dissolution rate and particle size using turbidity measurements are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention is a pharmaceutical composition that exhibits enhanced IP blood retention, the composition comprising: a biotargeting molecule; and a chelating agent conjugated to the biotargeting molecule; wherein the composition exhibits a half-life in the bloodstream of from 15 minutes to 24 hours. The present invention is also directed to the use of functionalized chelants to modify the pharmacokinetics of radiopharmaceuticals. Compared with non-functionalized chelants, chelants functionalized with bulky and/or lipophilic groups can slow down the renal clearance and enhance the blood retention of metals complexed therewith. This enhanced blood retention leads to increased uptake of metal in target tissue.
Abstract:
An organoaluminum reaction product of A.) a ligand of the formula I, wherein R 1 represents an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C 3-24 silyl group, or hydrogen, R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 12 , and R 13 are the same or different and represent an alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C 3-24 silyl group, halide, or hydrogen, with the proviso that at least one of the groups R 4 and R 13 represents hydrogen, R 8 represents an alkoxy, alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, a C 3-24 silyl group, halide, hydroxyl radical, or hydrogen, E represents O, S, Se, or Te, and n is an integer from 1 to 4, and B.) an aluminum compound of formula A1R 9 R 10 R 11 , wherein R 9 and R 10 are the same or different and represent C 1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, or alkylaryl group, or hydrogen, and R 11 is a C 1-20 alkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, alkylaryl or alkoxy group, hydrogen, or halogen is useful as a polymerization catalyst, particularly for the homopolymerization or copolymerization of an alkylene oxide.
Abstract:
Inhalable compositions are described. The inhalable compositions comprise one or more respirable aggregates, the respirable aggregates comprising one or more poorly water soluble active agents, wherein at least one of the active agents reaches a maximum lung concentration (C max ) of at least about 0.25 μg/gram of lung tissue and remains at such concentration for a period of at least one hour after being delivered to the lung. Methods for making such compositions and methods for using such compositions are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A process for preparing crystalline particles of a drug substance is disclosed, said process comprising recirculating an anti-solvent through a mixing zone, dissolving the drug substance in a solvent to form a solution, adding the solution to the mixing zone to form a article slurry in the anti-solvent, and recirculating at least a portion of the particle slurry back through the mixing zone. Particles produced from the process are also disclosed. The present invention has the ability to be operated in a continuous fashion, resulting in a more efficient process and a more uniform product. The present invention has the additional advantage of having the ability to operate at a relatively low solvent ratio, thereby increasing the drug to excipient ratio.
Abstract:
A method for preparing poorly water soluble drug particles is disclosed. The method comprises dissolving a drug in at least one organic solvent to form a drug/organic mixture, spraying the drug/organic mixture into an aqueous solution and concurrently evaporating the organic solvent in the presence of the aqueous solution to form an aqueous dispersion of the drug particles. The resulting drug particles are in the nanometer to micrometer size range and show enhanced dissolution rates and reduced crystallinity when compared to the unprocessed drug.
Abstract:
A liquid-gas phase reactor system including a slinger located in an upper section (headspace region) of a reaction vessel. The slinger comprises an upper horizontal surface including a plurality of vertically raised vanes extending radially outward along a curved path which effectively distribute liquid about the reactor vessel. A method for conducting an oxidation reaction using a liquid-gas phase reactor system is also disclosed. The disclosed reactor system and method have a broad range of applications but are particularly suited for the production of terephthalic acid.
Abstract:
Dialysis solutions comprising aqueous solutions including physiologically acceptable salts and a polyelectrolyte osmotic agent are disclosed. The subject solutions provide an improved osmotic gradient resulting in reduced dialysis times and/or reduced volumes of required dialysis solution. Moreover, the subject osmotic agents do not significantly migrate into the patient's blood over the time period of dialysis nor are the subject osmotic agents as susceptible to forming detrimental degradation products during gamma sterilization. The subject osmotic agents are much less susceptible to microbial contamination than currently available osmotic agents used in dialysis. The use of free radical scavengers is also described along with the use of a filter to reduce the introduction of bacteria into the peritoneal cavity.
Abstract:
A tablet, pill or capsule containing a material which produces sound waves when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system. A two step method for oral drug compliance monitoring. The first step is to ingest a tablet, pill or capsule containing a material which produces sound waves when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system of a person. The second step is to detect the sound waves produced when the tablet, pill or capsule is exposed to the gastrointestinal system to confirm that the person has ingested the tablet, pill or capsule.