Micelle assemblies
US8192754B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC08G65/329
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention encompasses micelle assemblies, compositions having micelle assemblies, and methods for preparing micelle assemblies and compositions thereof. Also, the invention encompasses compounds of the formula: A-X—Y—Z—R1 wherein A is a carboxy group or is absent; X is a polyol, Y is —C(═O)—, —C(═S)—, or is absent; Z is O, S, or NH; and R1 is a polyether, wherein one or more hydroxy groups of the polyol are acylated with a fatty acid residue, wherein the compounds form micelle assemblies. The invention encompasses methods of encapsulating molecules using the compounds of the invention.
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