ROSELAND, N.J., Feb. 20, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Emisphere Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:EMIS) today highlighted positive Phase 2 data from Eligen® licensee Novo Nordisk pertaining to OG217SC, the oral formulation of semaglutide, a long-acting human GLP-1 analogue that stimulates insulin and suppresses glucagon secretion in a glucose-dependent manner. OG217SC is provided in a tablet formulation with an absorption-enhancing excipient, SNAC. SNAC is included in the Eligen® Carrier Concept.