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Biomineral and metal binding liposomes, their synthesis, and methods of use thereof

US9545452B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA · US

Inventors

Dong Wang · Hefei, CN
Xin Liu · Wuxi, CN

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 7, 2011
Grant date	Jan 17, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 24, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61P31/00
WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Drug carriers, methods of synthesizing, and methods of use thereof are provided. The drug carriers are liposomes comprising at least one functionalized cholesterol of the formula: Chol-X-T, wherein X is a linker domain, T is at least one targeting moiety which binds hard tissue and/or medical implants, and Chol is cholesterol or a derivative or analog thereof. The liposomes may encapsulate at least one therapeutic agent for the treatment of an oral disease or disorder.

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