Lonza Biologics, Inc. - Hopkinton, MA since Apr 2013
Director - Analytical Development
Lonza Biologics, Inc. - Hopkinton, MA since Nov 2008
Assoc. Director - Analytical Development
Education:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1982 - 1985
Penn State University 1978 - 1982
Providence College 1974 - 1978
Skills:
Biopharmaceuticals Biotechnology Validation Fda R&D Hplc Chromatography Protein Chemistry Biochemistry Gmp Capa Vaccines Technology Transfer Drug Delivery Cro Glp Patents Adjuvants Recombinant Dna Technology Combination Products Stability Studies Animal Studies
Charlotte A. Kensil - Milford MA Sean Soltysik - Worcester MA Dante J. Marciani - Birmingham AL Joanne Recchia - Blackstone MA
Assignee:
Cambridge Biotech Corporation - Worcester MA
International Classification:
A61K 3170 A61K 31705 A61K 3160 A61K 3156
US Classification:
514 25
Abstract:
Disclosed herein are modified saponins or fractions thereof obtainable by modification of a crude Quillaja saponaria extract or by modification of purified saponins obtainable from a crude Quillaja saponaria extract useful in pharmaceutical compositions for enhancing the transport of pharmacologically active substances across mucous membranes of an animal. Also disclosed are modified saponins having reduced irritability wherein the aldehyde group is reduced and the fatty acid moiety may be removed by hydrolysis. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the modified saponins of the invention.