Polymer-based Sustained Release Systems of Human Growth Hormone

Document Type : compile

Authors

1 royan institute

2 iran polymer and petrochemical institute

3 royan istitute

4 National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology

Abstract

Human Growth Hormone (hGH) is a 191 amino acid polypeptide chain which is secreted
in pituitary gland and by absorption in the liver leads to secretion of the insulin-like
growth factor (IGF-1). IGF-1 increases muscles and bones growth, so the growth hormone
deficiency in the body leads to serious and unpleasant injuries. Approved indications for
hGH therapy include treatment of growth hormone deficiency (in children and in adults),
Turner syndrome, Prader–Willi syndrome, chronic renal insufficiency and more recently,
idiopathic short stature in children, AIDS-related wasting and fat accumulation associated
with lip dystrophy in adults. Patients’ dissatisfaction, short half-life, renal toxicity created
in daily injections and frequent injections are factors that have compelled researchers to
investigate the sustained release systems in different forms of this protein. New polymer
drug delivery systems are one of the most effective ways to reduce the frequency of
injections of daily drugs. In situ forming systems (ISIs), microspheres and hydrogels are
the most important and effectively used methods to deliver drugs to the body. The process,
types and properties of the polymer, solvent and additives that are used for such purposes
are very important and affect the speed and amount of final release of the drug.

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