摘要:
The present invention relates to liposomes and virosomes and, more particularly, to liposomal and virosomal delivery systems for transporting materials such as drugs, nucleic acids and proteins.
摘要:
The present invention provides a fusogenic liposome comprising a lipid capable of adopting a non-lamellar phase, yet capable of assuming a bilayer structure in the presence of a bilayer stabilizing component; and a bilayer stabilizing component reversibly associated with the lipid to stabilize the lipid in a bilayer structure. Such fusogenic liposomes are extremely advantageous because the rate at which they become fusogenic can be not only predetermined, but varied as required over a time scale ranging from minutes to days. Control of liposome fusion can be achieved by modulating the chemical stability and/or exchangeability of the bilayer stabilizing component(s). The fusogenic liposomes of the present invention can be used to deliver drugs, peptide, proteins, RNA, DNA or other bioactive molecules to the target cells of interest.
摘要:
This invention provides lipid-linked prodrugs having structures as set out herein. Uses of such lipid-linked prodrug compounds for treatment of various indications, and methods for making and using lipid-linked prodrugs are also provided.
摘要:
The present invention provides lipid-based systemic delivery vehicles and method for selectively targeting an active agent to a specific tissue site. The methods include designing a lipid-based systemic delivery vehicle having a plurality of constitutent parts, and thereafter varying the amounts of each of the plurality of constituent parts to impart tissue selectivity. After tissue selectivity is imparted it is possible to selectively target an active agent to a specific tissue site.
摘要:
Methods for the preparation of stable liposome formulations of protonatable therapeutic agents. The methods involve loading a therapeutic agent into preformed liposomes having a methylamine concentration gradient across the lipid bilayer of the liposomes. These methods provide liposome formulations which are more stable, more cost effective, and easier to prepare in a clinical environment than those previously available. The present invention also provides the pharmaceutical compositions prepared by the above methods, a kit for the preparation of liposome formulations of therapeutic agents, and methods for their use.
摘要:
Methods for the preparation of stable liposome formulations of protonatable therapeutic agents. The methods involve loading a therapeutic agent into preformed liposomes having a methylamine concentration gradient across the lipid bilayer of the liposomes. These methods provide liposome formulations which are more stable, more cost effective, and easier to prepare in a clinical environment than those previously available. The present invention also provides the pharmaceutical compositions prepared by the above methods, a kit for the preparation of liposome formulations of therapeutic agents, and methods for their use.