摘要 |
<p>A transdermal device is described suitable for delivery of a pharmaceutical to the systemic circulation through de-epithelialized skin. In its various embodiments the device includes means to prevent the attack of any protein or polypeptide active agent included therein by proteolytic enzymes which exude from the lesion, means to prevent the ingress of bacteria and other cellular debris from the lesion and means to ensure that substantially all said active agent is directed to the de-epithelialized lesion.</p> |