Niraparib Particle Composition for Faster Dissolution and Oral Delivery

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Solution Overview

Problem

Poor aqueous solubility and dissolution rates limit the bioavailability of many drugs, necessitating compositions and methods to enhance their dissolution rates.

Innovation Solution

Niraparib particles with a specific surface area between 11 m²/g and 50 m²/g and a mean particle size of 1 to 6 microns, produced through a process involving solvent atomization under supercritical conditions, are developed to increase dissolution rates.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If Niraparib is formulated as a capsule or tablet, then it can be administered orally, but the drug aggregates into large clumps that are difficult to redispperse

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoral administrationVSAvoiddrug aggregation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the Niraparib drug substance into discrete, controlled-size particles through milling and classification processes. This segmentation prevents aggregation by ensuring each particle remains individually dispersed rather than forming large clumps, while still allowing oral administration in capsule or tablet form.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the physical parameters of Niraparib particles, specifically controlling particle size distribution through milling and classification. By adjusting particle size parameters to a specific range, the drug maintains stability without aggregation while remaining suitable for oral dosage forms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Manufacturing precision

If conventional milling is used to reduce particle size, then particle size is reduced, but the process is time-consuming and expensive

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparticle size controlVSAvoidprocessing time and cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary classification during the milling process itself, using a classifier integrated with the mill to separate particles by size in real-time. This preliminary action during processing eliminates the need for separate, time-consuming classification steps, reducing both time and cost while maintaining precise particle size control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the milling and classification operations into a single integrated process step. By combining these two functions that were previously separate sequential operations, the process becomes more efficient, reducing processing time and cost while achieving the required particle size precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of manufacture

If Niraparib particles are not properly controlled, then formulation is simpler, but the drug aggregates into large clumps that are difficult to redispperse

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveformulation simplicityVSAvoidparticle dispersion
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the particle size parameters of Niraparib to a specific controlled range, which fundamentally alters the drug's physical behavior. This parameter change prevents aggregation and improves dispersion without complicating the formulation process, as the controlled particles naturally resist clumping.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates particles that are self-stabilizing through their controlled size and surface properties. These particles inherently resist aggregation without requiring complex formulation additives or processing steps, allowing simple formulation while maintaining stability and dispersibility.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP4429642B1Niraparib particles and uses thereof
Publication Date: 2026.04.29 CRITITECH INC
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AI summary

Compositions of particles having at least 95% by weight of niraparib and a specific surface area (SSA) of at least 5 m2/g, methods for their use, and methods for their production are provided.