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| - | The inspiration behind <b><i>The E.ncapsulator</i></b> was the inherent difficulty in delivering protein pharmaceuticals to the gut. Due to the delicate nature of proteins and the highly acidic environment present in the stomach, protein molecules are readily broken down - making oral drug delivery of protein pharmaceuticals impossible. | + | The inspiration behind <b><i>The E.ncapsulator</i></b> was the inherent difficulty in delivering protein pharmaceuticals to the gut. Due to the delicate nature of proteins and the highly acidic environment present in the stomach, protein molecules are readily broken down - making oral drug delivery of protein pharmaceuticals impossible. |
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Revision as of 16:30, 18 October 2009
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Motivation
The inspiration behind The E.ncapsulator was the inherent difficulty in delivering protein pharmaceuticals to the gut. Due to the delicate nature of proteins and the highly acidic environment present in the stomach, protein molecules are readily broken down - making oral drug delivery of protein pharmaceuticals impossible.
Project Overview
Motivation
NP. INCLUDE STUFF FROM SLIDES. DISCUSS JAMES AND DINEKA. WE NEED TO SAY WHY WE'RE DOING WHAT WE'RE DOING. ALSO, STATS ETC
Major Results
Achievements
