摘要:
The present invention relates to a method of delivering drugs having anti-proliferative activity in the cardiovascular system to a tissue or circulation using a drug-coated medical device. The drug-coated medical device is brought into contact with the target tissue or circulation and the drugs are quickly released into the area surrounding the device in a short time after the contact step. The release times may include 30 seconds, 1 minute or 3 minutes. Once the therapeutic drugs are released, they are quickly and effectively absorbed by the surrounding cells or circulation. The therapeutic drug may have sustained anti-proliferative activity and thus a prolonged effect. The therapeutic drug, which inhibits proliferative activity in the cardiovascular system, may be preferably encapsulated in a controlled release carrier. In a preferred embodiment, the controlled release carrier may be a liposome, drug aggregate, microparticle or nanoparticle and the therapeutic agent may be a bisphosphonate.
摘要:
A prosthesis for replacing or strengthening a particular part of the body is coated with a biodegradable, resorbable and biocompatible surface coating. Biologically active microspheres which controllably release the biologically active agents are embedded in the surface coating. The biologically active microspheres include encapsulated PGE1 in a polyethylene glycol mix, which over a period of time dissolves and releases the PGE1 into the body part.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to a vehicle for effecting drug delivery from a solid substrate. Hydrogels loaded with liposomal therapeutic agents such as antibiotics are covalently bonded to the surface of substrates such as in-dwelling medical devices, such as implants, catheters, and the like. The present invention is particularly useful in the treatment and prevention of biofilm mediated infection often associated with the use of in-dwelling medical devices.
摘要:
New phospholipids containing a conjugated di-yne system have the formula: ##STR1## wherein at least one of B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 is a group of the formula--(CO).sub.p --X.sub.1 --C.tbd.C--C.tbd.C--Y.sub.1wherein p is 0 or 1, X.sub.1 is a direct bond or a divalent aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group, Y.sub.1 is H or a monovalent aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group, the total number of carbon atoms in X.sub.1 and Y.sub.1 in each of B.sub.1 and/or B.sub.2 being 8 to 26; and the other of B.sub.1 and B.sub.2 is either (a) the same or a different group of the formula:--(CO).sub.p --X.sub.1 --C.tbd.C--C.tbd.C--Y.sub.1where X.sub.1, Y.sub.1 or p are as defined above;or (b) is an aliphatic or cycloaliphatic group containing at least 8 carbon atoms; n is 0 or 1, m is 2, 3 or 4 and each R independently represents an alkyl group containing 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and are prepared by esterification and/or etherification of glycerol by conventional techniques. The conjugated di-yne systems can be cross-linked by actinic radiation to give intermolecular and, in certain cases, also intramolecular cross-linking. Thin layers of the phospholipids can be coated onto substrates subsequently to be brought into contact with blood or other body fluids and then cross-linked to give polymer coated surfaces which have a reduced tendency to initiate blood coagulation, for example, compared to untreated surfaces. Artificial lenses for the human eye treated in this way have a reduced tendency to cause endothelial damage. The phospholipids of the invention can also be formed into liposomes and the conjugated di-yne system then cross-linked. Physiologically active materials such as drugs, enzymes or antigens can be incorporated into the liposomes which can then be used as prolonged release formulations.
摘要:
Hydrogels and composite material containing hydrogels and liposomes dispersed therein, which exhibit a reduced friction coefficient compared to neat hydrogels or composites containing hydrogels, processes for preparing the same, and methods for using the same are disclosed.
摘要:
Hydrogels and composite material containing hydrogels and liposomes dispersed therein, which exhibit a reduced friction coefficient compared to neat hydrogels or composites containing hydrogels, processes for preparing the same, and methods for using the same are disclosed.
摘要:
Disclosed are methods of delivering an agent to the lumen of the vas deferens under guidance of ultrasound imaging. The methods include vas-occlusive contraception in which the vas deferens is non-surgically isolated and an occlusive substance is percutaneously administered into the lumen of the vas deferens under ultrasound. Also disclosed are methods of reversal of vas-occlusive contraception and methods of delivering an agent to the lumen of the vas deferens. Also disclosed are compositions for use in the methods of the invention.
摘要:
A moist heat therapy compress for therapeutic treatment of a treated body part. The moist heat therapy compress includes a fluid-permeable shell, a flexible backing fastened to the shell to define an enclosure, and hydrophilic zeolite fill granules loosely contained within the enclosure. The moist heat therapy compress is exposed to a source of moisture to cause absorption of water into the hydrophilic zeolite, and the moisture is delivered from the hydrophilic zeolite through the fluid permeable shell to the treated body portion.
摘要:
The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to compositions, methods, and systems (e.g., platforms) comprising the same, the systems comprising, consisting of, or consisting essentially of micro- and macro-hydrogels that are formed from polypeptide micelles. The systems have enhanced mechanical properties that can be useful in a wide variety of applications, can be used for controlled release of drug-loaded micelles, and can be designed to reversibly assemble and disassemble on demand.
摘要:
Devices and methods for balloon delivery of rapamycin and other hydrophobic compounds to the wall of blood vessels. Balloon catheters, such as those used for balloon angioplasty, are modified with the addition of a reservoir of dry micelles, disposed at a suitable location within the balloon or catheter. The reservoir may be installed within the angioplasty balloon, within a lumen in communication with the angioplasty balloon, either as a loose or packed powder or as a film coating. The micelle preparation is reconstituted and the micelles are mobilized when the aqueous solution used to inflate the balloons is injected into the catheter. The micelles are infused into tissue surrounding the balloon when pressurized fluid within the balloon leaks through the wall of the balloon.