1. PROTEIN AND PEPTIDE
DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
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By: Dr. Manish Kumar
Professor, MM College of Pharmacy, MM (DU), Mullana.
Ambala, Haryana
2. CONTENT
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I. Protein & Peptides
II. Structure of protein
III. Classification of protein
IV. Drug delivery system
V. Stability testing
VI. Conclusion
VII. References
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3. 1. PROTEIN & PEPTIDES
PROTEINS: Proteins are the large organic compounds
made of amino acids arranged in a linear chain and joined
together by peptide bonds.
Protein > 50 amino acids
PEPTIDES: These are short polymers formed from the
linking, in a defined order of amino acids.
peptide < 50 amino acids
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Why protein and peptide are used;
The protein and peptides are very important in biological
cells.
Lack of proteins and peptides causes diseases like Diabetes
mellitus.
Diabetes mellitus is caused due to the lack of protein called
INSULIN.
Now a days R-DNA technology and hybridoma techniques also
used in protein and peptide based pharmaceuticals.
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ADVANTAGES
Erythropoietin used for production of RBC.
Tissue plasminogen activator is used for Heart attack,
Stroke.
Oxytocin maintain labor pain.
Bradykinin increases the peripheral circulation.
Somatostatin decrease bleeding in gastric ulcer.
Gonadotropin induce ovulation.
Insulin maintain blood sugar level. 5
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FUNCTIONS
Transport and storage of small molecules.
Coordinated motion via muscle contraction.
Mechanical support from fibrous protein.
Generation and transmission of nerve impulses.
Enzymatic catalysis.
Immune protection through antibodies.
Control of growth and differentiation via hormones 6
7. 2. STRUCTURE OF PROTEIN
The structure of protein divided in to four types:
1. Primary structure : The amino acid sequence.
2. Secondary structure: Regularly repeating local structures
stabilized by hydrogen bond.
3. Tertiary structure : Three dimensional structure of
polypeptide.
4. Quaternary structure: The structure formed by several
protein molecules (polypeptide chains).
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9. 3. CLASSIFICATION OF
PROTEIN
Depending on the number of amino acids they are classified
as follows:
Polypeptides protein
Oligopeptides protein
Fibrous proteins
Globular proteins
Oligo meric proteins
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10. 4. DELIVERY OF PROTEINS
DRUG DELIVERY CLASSIFICATION
Pulmonary Parenteral Transdermal
Implants Ocular Nasal
Miscellaneous Oral
Route of Administration
PEGylation Pro-drug Polymer depot
Drug Modification
Drug Delivery
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Parenteral routes of administration;
Parenteral route is most efficient way for systemic delivery
of proteins and peptides.
This is the best choice to achieve therapeutic activity
Mainly 3 routes of administration
Intravascular
Intramuscular
Subcutaneous
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Advantages
Route of delivery for 95% of proteins
Allows rapid and complete absorption .
Avoids first pass metabolism
Disadvantages
Problems with overdosing, necrosis
Local tissue reactions/hypersensitivity
Everyone hates getting a needle
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INTRAVENEOUS ROUTE:
Excessively metabolized and tissue drug bound at the site of
IM can be administered by this route such as Insulin ,
Interferon etc.
DISADVANTAGES:
Causes pain, tissue necrosis and thrombocytopenia.
ADVANTAGES: Antibiotics can be administered.
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INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTE:
Gamma globulins given by this route are proved to have
long-term protection from hepatic infection. some drugs
given by this route include long acting insulin, GH.
DISADVANTAGES:
Not used for all proteins and peptide drugs because of
metabolism of drugs at the site of injection.
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SUBCUTANEOUS ROUTE;
Controlled release is obtained from implantable polymeric
devices.
These are prepared from crossed linked polymers which are
biocompatible and biodegradable e.g. Poly lactic acid.
Release of Insulin, bovine serum albumin, LH was prolonged
by this route.
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16. 4. PARENTERAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
Polymer based drug delivery system.
Liposome based drug delivery system.
Hydro gel based drug delivery system.
Emulsion based drug delivery system.
PUMPS:
Implantable infusion pumps
Mechanical pumps
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18. PARENTERAL ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
Parenteral route is most efficient way for systemic delivery
of proteins and peptides.
This is the best choice to achieve therapeutic activity.
Mainly 3 routes of administration
INTRAVASCULAR
INTRAMUSCULAR
SUBCUTANEOUS
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19. • Route of delivery for 95% of proteins
• Allows rapid and complete absorption .
• Avoids first pass metabolism
Advantages
• Problems with overdosing, necrosis
• Local tissue reactions/hypersensitivity
• Everyone hates getting a needle
Disadvantages
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20. INTRAVENEOUS ROUTE
Excessively metabolized and tissue drug bound at the
site of IM can be administered by this route.
EX: Insulin, Interferon.
DISADVANTAGES:
Causes pain, tissue necrosis and thrombopenia.
ADVANTAGES:
Antibiotics can be administered.
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21. INTRAMUSCULAR ROUTE
Gamma globulins given by this route are proved to have
long-term protection from hepatic infection.
some drugs given by this route include long acting insulin,
GH.
DISADVANTAGES:
Not used for all proteins and peptide drugs because of
metabolism of drugs at the site of injection.
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22. SUBCUTANEOUS ROUTE
Controlled release is obtained from implantable polymeric
devices.
These are prepared from crossed linked polymers which are
biocompatible and biodegradable.
EX: polylactic acid
Release of Insulin, bovine serum albumin, LH was
prolonged by this route.
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23. PARENTERAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
Polymer based drug delivery system.
Liposome based drug delivery system.
Hydro gel based drug delivery system.
Emulsion based drug delivery system.
PUMPS:
Implantable infusion pumps
Mechanical pumps
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25. POLYMER BASED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
polymers are used as carriers in this drug
Pug delivery system.
CHARACTERS OF POLYMERS
It should be biodegradable.
It should be bio compatible.
And non-toxic.
Two types of polymers are used widely
natural polymers
synthetic polymers
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26. Natural polymers: Collagen , hemoglobin and gelatin.
Synthetic polymers: mainly poly esters like PLA and PGA are
used widely.
Diffusion of drug out of the polymer
Drug Release by Polymer Degradation
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27. LIPOSOME BASED DRUG DELIVERY
Spherical vesicles with a phospholipid bilayer
Liposome's are microscopic vesicles composed of one or more
aqueous compartments.
Liposome’s in Proteins delivery :
Example: Lecithin used in controlled drug release.
Liposome’s in peptide drug delivery:
Bleomycin : A peptide with anti tumor activity, reduces
normal tissue toxicity.
Negatively charged liposome's produces a prolonged
hypoglycemic effect in diabetic drugs, which are injected by
subcutaneous injection.
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28. ADVANTAGES OF LIPOSOME DRUG DELIVERY
Soluble in both organic and aqueous media.
Liposome’s are important for targeting drugs directly to the
liver, and brain. Lipsosomes easily crosses blood brain
barrier.
EXAMPLE: Dopamine converted to L-Dopa.
Used as a vehicles for vaccines.
DISADVANTAGES
Less stable , easily susceptible to oxidation.
Hence liposome’s are replaced by noisome an alternate for
liposome’s.
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29. HYDROGEL BASED DDS
Hydrogels are three dimensional networks of hydrophilic
polymers that are insoluble-
Hydro gels are polymers which have the ability to swell in
water .
Biodegradable hydro gels are used, due to its
biocompatibility .
Examples: Hydroxymethylacrylate, used to minimize
mechanical irritation to surrounding tissue.
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30. EMULSION BASED DELIVERY
Emulsions can be used for parenteral drug delivery of
proteins and peptides used to prolong the release of drug.
e.g. subcutaneous administration of muramyl dipeptide in
a w/o emulsion. It is used to potentiate immune system.
CELLULAR CARRIERS
Protein and peptides can be incorporated in erythrocytes to
achieve the prolong release or targeting.
Resealed erythrocytes as delivery system for c-reactive
protein, and mainly used to target liver and spleen.
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31. PUMPS
Types of pumps:
1. IMPLANTABLE PUMPS
Drug is implanted subcutaneously, and delivered by I.V
infusion.
Pumps are filled with drug through a septum with a needle.
Pumps deliver drugs to central vein for 7-14 days a constant
rate.
2. MECHANICAL PUMPS
Easily manipulated to deliver protein and peptide drugs.
Example: insulin has been successfully delivered by portable
syringe.
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32. NON PARENTERAL ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
Parenteral route is not properly achievable, hence other routes
are preferred.
Oral route.
Rectal route.
Nasal route.
Pulmonary route.
Buccal route.
Transdermal route.
Ocular route
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33. ORAL ROUTE
Encapsulated peptides or proteins in amino acids with
microsphere of approximately 10 micron in diameter , used
for oral delivery.
Example: Insulin and heparin.
Orally administered insulin produces hypoglycemic effect .
DISADVANTAGES:
Acid catalyzed degradation in stomach.
Proteolysis in GIT.
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34. TRANSDERMAL ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
This is topical medication.
Drug is absorbed through the skin.
EX: Insulin, vasopressin
ADVANTAGES:
Controlled administration of drug is possible.
Improved patient compliance.
Drugs with short half lives can be administered.
DISADVANTAGES:
High intra and inter patient variability.
Low permeation because of high molecular weight.
Hydrophilicity and lipophilicity of stratum corneum. 34
35. Number of approaches are available for effective protein and peptide
drug delivery.
They are
IONTOPHORESIS
PHONOPHORESIS
PENETRATION ENHANCERS
PRODRUG
Iontophoresis: Used for local and systemic delivery of proteins and
peptides. In this an electric current is used to drive the molecules
across the skin surface.
Example: Transport of insulin using iontophoresis.
Phonophoresis: The absorption is enhanced by thermal effect of
ultrasonic waves and subsequent alteration of physical structure of
skin surface. 35
36. PULMONARY ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Lungs are attractive site for systemic delivery of proteins
and peptides because of their enormous surface area(70
sq.m)
Alveoli and lungs are the absorption sites.
Drugs are absorbed through lungs by simple diffusion,
carrier mediated transport
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37. ADVANTAGES:
Decrease in dose requirement.
Fast absorption
Increased patient compliance
DISADVANTAGES:
Inflammation may be observed in lungs.
Degree of bioavailability was less due to hydrolytic enzymes
present in lungs
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38. RECTAL ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
Rectum is highly vascularised body cavity.
Rectal mucosa is devoid of villi.
Drugs are in form of suppositories, gel, dry powders.
EX: Insulin, calcitonin
ADVANTAGES:
Reduced proteolytic degradation.
Improved systemic bioavailability with co-administration of
absorption enhancers.
EX: surfactants
Large dose can be administered.
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39. OCULAR ROUTE
In this route enkephalins, thyrotrophin releasing hormones
,luteinizing hormones ,glucagon and insulin are administered
BUCCAL ROUTE
Mucoadhesive dosage forms can be used for buccal route.
Adsorption enhancers like salicylates or a surfactant is used for
protein and peptide delivery through buccal route.
Example:
Oxytocin , vasopressin , insulin, are reported to be absorbed
through buccal mucosa . And adhesive gel, patches , tablets are
used.
Insulin is absorbed through buccal mucosa in the presence of
sodium glycolate.
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40. The drugs are absorbed through oral mucosa mainly through
the non-keratinized regions.
ADVANTAGES:
It can be attached or removed without any discomfort and
pain.
Well acceptability by patients.
Drugs are absorbed rapidly.
DISADVANTAGES:
Administration time is limited.
Drug loss by accidental swallowing.
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41. NASAL ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION
The nasal route has been employed for producing local action on
the mucosa which is more permeable compared to oral mucosa.
Nasal absorption is through passive diffusion.
EX: Insulin, human growth hormone.
ADVANTAGES:
Rapid onset of action
First pass metabolism can be avoided
Better drug absorption
DISADVANTAGES:
Long-term usage causes toxicity.
Size of proteins and peptide drugs reduces systemic
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42. PROTEIN FORMULATIONS
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• Protein sequence modification (site
directed mutagenisis)
• PEGylation
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• Proteinylation
• Microsphere encapsulation
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• Formulating with permeabilizers
43. PEGYLATION
PEG is a non-toxic, hydrophilic, FDA approved,
uncharged polymer.
Increases in vivo half life.
Decreases immunogenicity.
Increases protease resistance.
Increases stability.
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44. PROTEINYLATION
Attachment of additional or secondary (non-immunogenic) proteins for
in vivo protection.
Cross-linking with Serum Albumin.
Increases in vivo half life.
Cross-linking or connecting by protein engineering with antibody
fragments.
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46. STABILITY TESTING
The capability of a particular formulation in a specific container/closure system to remain
within its physical,chemical,microbiological,toxicological and protective specifications.
Evaluates the effect of environmental factors on the quality of the a drug substance or a
formulated product which is utilized for prediction of its shelf life, determine proper
storage conditions.
General
Selection of Batches
Container Closure System
Specification
Testing Frequency
Storage Conditions
Stability Commitment
Evaluation
Statements/Labelling
On-going Stability Studies 46
47. CONCLUSION
Protein and peptide based pharmaceuticals are rapidly
becoming a very important class of therapeutic agents and
are likely to replace many existing organic based
pharmaceuticals in the very near future.
Peptide and protein drugs will be produced on a large scale
by biotechnology processes and will become commercially
available for therapeutic use.
Their need in the clinical & therapeutic regions has
intensified the investigation for their convenient & effective
delivery through noninvasive system.
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By GARY HU (Bio processing journal -trends in
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PEPTIDES AND PROTEINS IN PHARMACEUTICALS
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