Table 2.
Therapeutic | Prevention/Treatment | Absorption Target | Carrier/Conjugate |
---|---|---|---|
Viral DNA | Vaccinations | Systemic | PEGylated oligonucleotide |
Glucagon-like protein-1 | Diabetes mellitus type II | Systemic | PEGylated protein hormone |
Calcitonin | Osteoporosis, bone diseases | Systemic | PEGylated protein hormone |
Growth factor | Alzheimer’s disease | CNS | PEG-PLGA |
Abbreviation: CNS, central nervous system; PLGA, poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid).