COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING BIOACTIVE MATERIALS ADAPTED FOR ORAL ADMINISTRATION AND METHODS FOR ADMINISTRATION THEREOF

摘要

A method and formulation for orally administering a bioactive agent which comprises encapsulating the agent in one or more biodegradable and biocompatible polymer or copolymer excipients to form a microcapsule which is capable of passing through the gastrointestinal tract unaffected and being taken up by the Peyer's patch.