Carrier particles for drug delivery and process for preparation
US6514523B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 14, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2984
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a carrier particle having a diameter of from 5 to 20 nm which contains an HDL apolipoprotein, an amphipathic lipid such as a phospholipid, and a drug which is either a hydrophobic drug, amphipathic drug, or a cationic hydrophilic drug. The carrier particle is formed by a process in which the components are co-sonicated in a buffer. The apolipoprotein is preferably apo A-I or apo A-II. The carrier particle is particularly useful for increasing plasma circulation time of a hydrophobic drug relative to conventional hydrophobic drug carrier particles. Thus, drug efficacy is improved and toxicity of the drug to renal and reticuloendothelial tissues is reduced. A composition for drug delivery comprises the carrier particle suspended in a pharmaceutically acceptable medium, and is particularly suited to administration by parenteral infusion, systemic injection, transdermal patch, oral tablet or oral spray.
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