Researchers from the University of California are working on a special sort of gum, which should come to replace the traditional syringe injections of insulin and many other drugs. It can be real revolution in pharmaceutical science.
Until recently, the medicine could not ensure that patients take insulin and other medicines orally, and not make injections. This is due to the fact that these medications cannot survive in the digestive system. They are destroyed with the gastric juice and enzymes in the gut.
However, Professor from University of California Tedjal Desai created microscopic capsules, which protect the drug from the gastric juice, allowing them to enter the bloodstream. These capsules are so tiny that they can completely dissolve in the saliva. Diabetics swallow the medicine and do not even feel it.
But outside the capsule are covered by special branches, which cling to the walls of the digestive tract and slowly release the medicine. Now Professor Desai debugs the work of his capsules. Scientist wants to optimize their effect, and clearly establish the required dosage. Laboratory of Professor Desai checks the safety of his caps for the man. As he suggests, such drugs as insulin, hormones and anti-inflammatory drugs can be delivered in capsule form in the body through well- known chewing gum.
Until recently, the medicine could not ensure that patients take insulin and other medicines orally, and not make injections. This is due to the fact that these medications cannot survive in the digestive system. They are destroyed with the gastric juice and enzymes in the gut.
However, Professor from University of California Tedjal Desai created microscopic capsules, which protect the drug from the gastric juice, allowing them to enter the bloodstream. These capsules are so tiny that they can completely dissolve in the saliva. Diabetics swallow the medicine and do not even feel it.
But outside the capsule are covered by special branches, which cling to the walls of the digestive tract and slowly release the medicine. Now Professor Desai debugs the work of his capsules. Scientist wants to optimize their effect, and clearly establish the required dosage. Laboratory of Professor Desai checks the safety of his caps for the man. As he suggests, such drugs as insulin, hormones and anti-inflammatory drugs can be delivered in capsule form in the body through well- known chewing gum.