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Lipsopheres for controlled delivery of substances

US5188837A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 1991
Grant dateFeb 23, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 3, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2984
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A microsuspension system and method for its preparation is disclosed. The microsuspension contain lipospheres, which are solid, water-insoluble microparticles that have a layer of a phospholipid embedded on their surface. The core of the liposphere is a solid substance to be delivered, or a substance to be delivered that is dispersed in an inert solid vehicle, such as a wax.

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