Polyethylene glycol modified ceramide lipids and liposome uses thereof
US5820873A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Oct 13, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S424/812
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention provides a novel class of polyethylene glycol modified ceramide lipids. The lipids can be used to form liposomes optionally containing various biological agents or drugs, such as anti-cancer agents. In addition, methods of use for the liposomes are provided.
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