Novel polymer could improve protein-b...(is that the polymer should naturally deg...)

Date:8/19/2009

is that the polymer should naturally degrade in the body over time and be easily excreted. "Because the compound is biodegradable, we should in principle be able to make even larger protein-polymer combinations with potentially even better pharmacologic properties," he said.

The researchers plan to apply their invention to other protein-based therapies, such as for cancer and diabetes, to determine if they can improve effectiveness of the protein drug while reducing its undesirable toxic effects.

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Contact: Richard Merritt Richard.merritt@duke.edu 919-660-8414 Duke University Source:Eurekalert

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