PRODRUGS FOR THE ORAL AND PARENTERAL DELIVERY OF AMINE-CONTAINING DRUGS, AMINO ACIDS, AND PEPTIDES

摘要

Compounds and compositions for prodrugs useful for the oral and parenteral delivery of amine-containing drugs, amino acids, and peptides are described. Compounds containing biologically-active amino groups are conjugated to a lipophilic derivative through an amide bond in order to facilitate transport of the conjugate through the cell membrane. Methods of coupling a biologically-active molecule containing at least one amine functional group to a lipophilic anhydride are also described.