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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. <b><i>The E.ncapsulator</i></b> is a novel protein manufacture and delivery platform designed to overcome these difficulties.<br><br> | + | 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. <b><i>The E.ncapsulator</i></b> is a novel protein manufacture and delivery platform designed to overcome these difficulties. In order to learn more about each module of the system and what its doing, hover over the different parts of the image below:<br><br> |
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Modularity is key to the design of <b><i>The E.ncapsulator</i></b>. In order to simplify the system, and to increase reusability, the system has been divided into 3 active modules. These are as follows:<br> | Modularity is key to the design of <b><i>The E.ncapsulator</i></b>. In order to simplify the system, and to increase reusability, the system has been divided into 3 active modules. These are as follows:<br> | ||
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In order to demonstrate the feasability of <i>The E.ncapsulator</i> as a new drug delivery platform, we have chosen to program the system to manufacture 2 enzyme pharmaceuticals, cellulase and PAH.<br><br><br> | In order to demonstrate the feasability of <i>The E.ncapsulator</i> as a new drug delivery platform, we have chosen to program the system to manufacture 2 enzyme pharmaceuticals, cellulase and PAH.<br><br><br> | ||
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===Continue and start the project tour=== | ===Continue and start the project tour=== | ||
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Revision as of 11:20, 17 October 2009
Project Overview
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. The E.ncapsulator is a novel protein manufacture and delivery platform designed to overcome these difficulties. In order to learn more about each module of the system and what its doing, hover over the different parts of the image below:
Continue and start the project tour
