摘要:
Solubilizing compositions are provided. The compositions comprise at least one zwitterionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant. In one embodiment, the compositions may be useful for solubilizing and remodeling and/or removing tissue on or beneath a patient's skin, optionally in conjunction with the application of energy to a region of interest on the skin. In one embodiment, at least one analyte may be collected and analyzed from the solubilized tissue.
摘要:
IIONIC LIQUIDS FOR TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY ABSTRACT The compositions and methods described herein are topically applied to the skin with negligible or no skin irritation and can direct or prevent transport through the skin. The compositions contain neat ionic liquids, optionally in combination with a drug to be delivered. In a preferred embodiment, the compositions increase transdermal transport of the drug to be delivered. In some embodiments, the compositions disrupt bacterial biofilms. This is particularly beneficial in the treatment of antibiotic resistant skin infections. In other embodiments, the compositions direct delivery within the skin. In still other embodiments, the compositions prevent transfer of substances through the stratum corneum. The disclosed compositions and methods can be tuned and modified such that they can be used to treat or prevent a variety of different diseases and disorders.
摘要:
The current invention provides devices, methods and systems involving application of energy and/or a liquefaction promoting medium to a tissue of interest to generate a liquefied sample comprising tissue constituents so as to provide for rapid tissue sampling, tissue decontamination as well as qualitative and/or quantitative detection of analytes that may be part of tissue constituents (e.g., several types ofbiomolecules, drugs and microbes). In addition, the current invention provides specific compositions of the said liquefaction promoting medium so as to facilitate liquefaction, preserve liquefied tissue constituents, and enable delivery of molecules into tissues. Determination of tissue composition in the liquefied tissue sample can be used in a variety of applications, including diagnosis or prognosis of local as well as systemic diseases, evaluating bioavailability of therapeutics in different tissues following drug administration, forensic detection of drugs-of-abuse, evaluating changes in the tissue microenvironment following exposure to a harmful agent, and various other applications. The methods, devices and systems are used to deliver one or more drugs through or into the site of the tissue to be liquefied.
摘要:
Provided herein are novel hyaluronic acid-based materials for in-situ gelation in wounds and other contexts, which materials are biocompatible and which have favorable gelation kinetics. The resulting hydrogels have desirable rheological properties. The invention encompasses novel reagents for forming crosslinked hyaluronic acid hydrogels, with favorable kinetics for medical applications and having desirable and tunable physical properties. Also presented herein are methods of using the novel materials disclosed herein in wound care and other medical contexts.
摘要:
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising two or more therapeutically active agents, such as two or more anticancer agents, conjugated to one or more biocompatible polymers, wherein the molar ratio of the agents and/or schedules of delivery provide a synergistic therapeutic effect, are described. Methods of making and using the pharmaceutical compositions are further described. In one embodiment, the pharmaceutical compositions contain topoisomerase I and topoisomerase II inhibitors conjugated to the same or different biocompatible polymers. The two or more anticancer agents are covalently coupled to the polymer(s), and thereby can be delivered to a tumor at a molar ratio which provides a synergistic effect. Optionally, the agents are coupled indirectly to the polymer(s) via a linker.
摘要:
Compounds and pharmaceutical formulations containing these compounds are described. Also described are methods of making and using the compounds. The compounds include nucleobases, nucleobase analogues, or combinations thereof. In one embodiment, a nucleobase analogue is combined with doxorubicin and encapsulated within a liposome for use in inhibiting or preventing the growth of cancer cells. Further described are pharmaceutical compositions containing two or more therapeutically active agents encapsulated within a vesicle, such as a liposome, wherein the molar ratio of the agents provides a synergistic therapeutic effect.
摘要:
Improved methods for treating a sebaceous gland disorder, such as acne, are described. The methods include a) cleaning the skin site with a solvent by applying immersion low frequency ultrasound to the site; b) delivering nanoshell particles into the infundibula and sebaceous glands over a period of time, by applying iontophoresis, low frequency ultrasound, or electroporation, or a combination thereof, preferably administering immersion low frequency ultrasound; and c) thermally activating the nanoshell particles to modify or destroy the infundibula and sebaceous gland are provided. A sufficient amount of the nanoshell particles infiltrates spaces about the sebaceous glands and is exposed to energy to cause the particles to become thermally activated. Photothermal activation of the nanoshell particles brings about a physiological change in the sebaceous gland, thereby treating the sebaceous gland disorder. Preferably, the sebaceous gland is destroyed. There is minimal to no destruction of normal adjacent epidermal and dermal structures.