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Method for vesicle formation

US4935171A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 27, 1989
Grant dateJun 19, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/829
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A single-vessel method is provided for preparing liposomes in commercial quantities by forming a homogeneous and uniform lipid film in a thin-film evaporator by evaporation of the organic solvent, followed by in situ hydration of the film in an aqueous phase by agitation with the rotor.

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