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Lyophilized immunoglobulin formulations and methods of preparation

A freeze-dried preparation and freeze-drying technology are applied in the field of pharmaceutical preparations of immunoglobulins, which can solve the problems of affecting the stability of preparations and difficult to determine which result is

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-09-08
ELAN PHARM INC
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In addition, many different reactions that affect formulation stability can occur simultaneously, making it difficult to determine which reaction is responsible for which outcome

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Embodiment 1

[0092] A comparative study of a high-concentration reconstituted lyophilized and liquid formulation of natalizumab was performed in cynomolgus monkeys. The results of the study showed that the reconstituted lyophilized formulation of natalizumab produced the expected pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profile very similar to the liquid formulation.

[0093] High-concentration liquid formulations and reconstituted lyophilized formulations of natalizumab were evaluated to compare their corresponding pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic profiles, relative bioavailability, and subcutaneous (SC) and intramuscular (IM) administration. Local tolerance after drug administration. Both the liquid (150 mg / mL) and the reconstituted lyophilized (120 mg / mL) high-strength formulation were each administered via the extravascular route on Day 1 and their pharmacokinetic / pharmacodynamic profiles assessed on Day 36 . A single 30 mg dose of commercial liquid natalizumab was also administered on Day...

Embodiment 3

[0250] As demonstrated below, three formulations with slightly different initial protein concentrations were successfully lyophilized and showed excellent stability when stored at 5°C for 6 months. The stability of these formulations when stored at 40°C for 8 weeks was comparable to that previously observed. Stability was also excellent for formulations stored at 5°C for 6 months prior to lyophilization and for reconstituted solutions stored at 5°C or 25°C for one week. A starting concentration of 40 mg / mL showed slightly better stability and better reconstitution properties than the other formulations. However, reconstitution of this formulation did allow for a deliverable dose of 1 mL at 150 mg / mL.

[0251] Material

[0252] The table below lists materials and their sources.

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manufacturer

Bulk Natalizumab

(77.4mg / mL)

Elan

Sucrose (96mg / mL)

Elan

1% PS80

Elan

60mM histidine

Ela...

Embodiment 4

[0345] The aim of this study was to use an experimental design to determine the effect of final protein concentration and optimal protein to sucrose ratio on lyophilization of natalizumab to prevent and minimize aggregate formation.

[0346] Experimental Design Parameters

[0347] Final protein concentrations of 40 mg / mL to 160 mg / mL were examined, with protein to sucrose ratios of 1:100 to 1:500. Polysorbate 80 levels were kept constant at an amount of 0.01% per 10 mg / mL protein and histidine was kept constant at 10 mM per 40 mg / mL protein. The starting protein concentration (before lyophilization) will be 40 mg / mL. Vials were filled at 2 mL and then reconstituted to the desired final protein concentration.

[0348] Short-term stability at 40 °C for 0, 2, 4 and 6 weeks was examined.

[0349] program:

[0350] 1. Diafilter the current formulation against one of the following buffers. Then ultrafilter to protein concentration >40mg / mL. Measure protein concentration and di...

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Abstract

The present invention relates generally to the field of pharmaceutical formulation of immunoglobulins. Specifically, the present invention relates to stable, lyophilized, high concentration immunoglobulin formulations. This invention is exemplified by a stabilized lyophilized formulation of the recombinant humanized anti-alpha-4 integrin antibody natalizumab.

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[0001] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 929,133, filed June 14, 2007, and U.S. Application Serial No. 12 / 138,075, filed June 12, 2008, the entire contents of which are available through References are expressly incorporated herein in their entirety. field of invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to the field of pharmaceutical formulations of immunoglobulins. In particular, the invention relates to stable, lyophilized, high concentration immunoglobulin preparations. The present invention illustrates a stabilized lyophilized formulation of the recombinant humanized anti-alpha-4 integrin antibody natalizumab. Background of the invention [0003] Pharmaceutical preparations intended for human administration may require stabilizers to prevent changes to the drug prior to use of the preparation. The formulation of proteins poses particular problems because they are larger and more complex than conve...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61K39/395G01N33/574
CPCC07K16/2839A61K9/19A61K39/39591A61K2039/505C07K2317/24A61P37/00
Inventor 芭芭拉·霍西·奥康纳肖恩·E·巴克利戴维·J·伯克舍伍德·拉斯·莱尔曼
Owner ELAN PHARM INC