| 摘要 |
<p>A system and method for enhancing the delivery of an agent (26), especially peptides and proteins, across the intestinal wall of a mammal. The system includes a device (10) for applying a potential across the intestinal wall so as to enhance delivery of the agent (26). The device (10) includes a pair of electrodes (14, 16) and a power source (18). An agent (26) may be located proximate to the intestinal wall separately from the device (10) or incorporated in the device (10). Electrical current is generated thereby enhancing delivery of the agent (26) across the intestinal wall. The agent and the electrode may be incorporated into a swellable polymer.</p> |
