USE OF HYDROPHOBIC ZEOLITES, SYRINGE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING OF PRESERVATIVES FROM A POLYPEPTIDE SOLUTION

摘要

PCT No. PCT/SE96/01306 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 20, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 20, 1998 PCT Filed Oct. 15, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/15391 PCT Pub. Date May 1, 1997A new use of hydrophobic zeolites, viz. for removing preservatives from (poly)peptide solutions, e.g. solutions of pharmaceutical preparations. The use is of particular interest in connection with protein solutions, especially insulin solutions. The invention further relates to an injection syringe for such solutions, in which syringe a zeolite of the type at issue is placed for contact with the solution to remove preservatives therefrom.