Patent ID: 7387791

Claim:
A pharmacological composition for oral administration comprising a proliposomal preparation of a biologically active compound that is selected from the group consisting of a nutrient, hormone, nucleic acid, antibiotic drug, enzyme, antigen, antiviral drug, antineoplastic, antiproliferative, peptide, glyburide, aspirin, and a protein, in a capsule or tablet, an enteric coating, and a protective coating, wherein the protective coating is underneath the enteric coating and in between the proliposomal preparation and the enteric coating, wherein the proliposomal preparation consists of a phospholipid, cholesterol, said biologically active compound, stearylamine, and an optional particle lubricant, where the weight amount of stearylamine is less than the weight amount of cholesterol, and where the weight amount of cholesterol is less than the weight amount of phospholipid.