Stable microemulsions for hydrophobic compound delivery
US5478860A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 4, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61K9/1075
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Microemulsion compositions for the delivery of hydrophobic compounds are provided. Such compositions have a variety of uses. In one embodiment, the hydrophobic compounds are therapeutic agents including drugs. The present invention also discloses methods for in vitro and in vivo delivery of hydrophobic compounds to cells. Uses of the methods in vitro include the testing of hydrophobic compounds for cytotoxicity. Uses of the methods in vivo include diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
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