摘要:
Microneedle devices with microneedles having a truncated tapered shape are disclosed. The microneedles of microneedle devices may also have a controlled aspect ratio. Microneedle delivery apparatus are disclosed that include drivers designed to deliver microneedles at velocities that may enhance perforation of the stratum corneum while limiting the sensation of pain experienced at the delivery site.
摘要:
Microneedle devices and methods of manufacturing the microneedle devices. The microneedle devices include microneedles protruding from a substrate, with the microneedles piercing a cover placed over the substrate surface from which the microneedles protrude. The cover and the microneedle substrate together define a capillary volume in fluid communication with the base of each microneedle. One manner of using microneedle arrays of the present invention is in methods involving the penetration of skin to deliver medicaments or other substances and/or extract blood or tissue. Manufacturing methods may include simultaneous application of pressure and ultrasonic energy when piercing the cover with the microneedles.
摘要:
A preformed object for delivering an active agent for a subject, the preformed object including crosslinked protein, and methods of making and using.
摘要:
A composition, and method of preparing such a composition, useful for the enhancement of the transdermal delivery of a medicament. The composition includes a medicament suspended in an aqueous solution of lower alcohol, to which solution is added an amount of higher alcohol sufficient to substantially saturate the composition.
摘要:
A novel class of chelated radio-labeled polysaccharide derivatives are useful for diagnosing formed, and forming, blood clots in a vascular system. Novel intermediate metal-binding compounds comprise a water-soluble polysaccharide moiety having an average of at least 0.25 anionic groups per monosaccharide unit, and at least one chelating group derived from amino acids, substituted cyclic acid anhydrides, or carbon disulfide. The intermediate compound is then reacted with a radioactive tracer metal compound.
摘要:
The invention comprises compositions and methods useful for encapsulation and controlled release of guest molecules, such as drugs. Compositions of the present invention comprise a matrix comprising molecules that are non-covalently crosslinked by multi-valent cations, wherein the molecules that are non-covalently crosslinked are non-polymeric, have more than one carboxy functional group, and have at least partial aromatic or heteroaromatic character The compositions are characterized in that a guest molecule may be encapsulated within the matrix and subsequently released.
摘要:
Microneedle arrays, methods of manufacturing microneedles and methods of using microneedle arrays. The microneedles in the microneedle arrays may be in the form of tapered structures that include at least one channel formed in the outside surface of each microneedle. The microneedles may have bases that are elongated in one direction. The channels in microneedles with elongated bases may extend from one of the ends of the elongated bases towards the tips of the microneedles. The channels formed along the sides of the microneedles may optionally be terminated short of the tips of the microneedles. The microneedle arrays may also include conduit structures formed on the surface of the substrate on which the microneedle array is located. The channels in the microneedles may be in fluid communication with the conduit structures. One manner of using microneedle arrays of the present invention is in methods involving the penetration of skin to deliver medicaments or other substances and/or extract blood or tissue.