| abstract |
Disclosed are compositions for stabilizing and delivering proteins and / or other bioactive agents. The bioactive agent is embedded or encapsulated in the crystalline matrix. In general, the bioactive agent is in the form of micro or nanoparticles. The crystalline matrix imparts increased stability to the drug embedded therein compared to other microparticulate or nanoparticulate bioactive agents. The carrier is particularly useful for stabilizing bioactive polymers such as proteins. |