Abstract:
Particles and conjugates for delivering nucleic acid agents. Compositions containing the particles, the conjugates, or both. Methods of using the particles, the conjugates, and the compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns core-shell tecto (dendritic polymers) that are associated with biologically active materials (such as nucleic acids for use for RNAi and in transfection). Also included are formulations for their use. The constructs are useful for the delivery of drugs to an animal or plant and may be in vivo , in vitro or ex vivo .
Abstract:
Described herein are conjugates (e.g., therapeutic peptide-polymer conjugates and protein-polymer conjugates) and particles, which can be used, for example, in the treatment of a disorder such as cancer. Also described herein are mixtures, compositions and dosage forms containing the particles, methods of using the particles (e.g., to treat a disorder), kits including the conjugates (e.g., therapeutic peptide-polymer conjugates and protein-polymer conjugates) and particles, methods of making the conjugates (e.g., therapeutic peptide-polymer conjugates and protein-polymer conjugates) and particles, methods of storing the particles and methods of analyzing the particles
Abstract:
The present invention describes a single-stage process for preparing multifunctional epoxides having at least three hydroxyl groups using epichlorohydrin in the presence of freshly ground KOH, at a temperature between 10-25°C.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns hybrid dendrimers comprising a mixture, at the same or different ratios, of at least two dendritic polymers or dendronized polymers that have at least one difference between them. The surfaces of the dendritic polymer or dendronized polymer may be further modified by known methods. Also included are formulations of hybrid dendrimers wherein the dendritic polymers have the same drug present at either identical or different loading concentrations but have different release profiles. Such formulations of hybrid dendrimers may have different guest molecules present at either identical or different loading concentrations but have different release profiles. Additionally a method of using a hybrid dendrimer for delivery of a drug or guest moiety in order to provide increased solubility to poorly soluble drugs or guest moieties is provided.
Abstract:
Drug particles which are essentially crystalline and have a mean particle size below 2 microns, when dispersed in water, are described. When added to an aqueous medium at 25-95% of the equilibrium solubility of the drug substance, the drug particles show complete dissolution, as characterized by a 95% reduction in turbidity, in less than 5 minutes. Using a controlled precipitation process to prepare such drug particles is also described. Such drug particles exhibit an enhanced dissolution rate and better stability as compared to particles prepared according to processes described in the prior art.
Abstract:
Particles and conjugates for delivering nucleic acid agents. Compositions containing the particles, the conjugates, or both. Methods of using the particles, the conjugates, and the compositions.
Abstract:
The present invention concerns poly(etherhydroxylamine) PEHAM dendritic polymers wherein they function as excipients for the enhancement of water solubility of poorly water soluble (hydrophobic) Active Materials or enhancement of oil solubility of poorly oil soluble (hydrophilic) Active Materials. These dendritic polymers can have Active Materials associated with them by one or more of the following: (a) by adsorption onto the surface or (b) encapsulation into the interior of the dendritic polymers or (c) a mixture of both where these interactions are driven by one or more of the following (i) electrostatic attraction, (ii) hydrogen bonding between dendritic polymers and Active Material and (iii) hydrophobic or hydrophilic interactions or mixtures of these interactions. Additionally, these associated Active Materials can be associated with dendritic polymers through chemical bonding to the surface or to internal functionalities (IF) of PEHAM dendritic polymers or both. Such bonding is done either directly between PEHAM dendritic polymers and Active Material molecules or via a linker that can have a hydrolysable bond to the Active Material. In addition, a chemical entity with strong interaction to the Active Material and dendritic polymers can be associated with the dendritic polymer prior to adsorption or encapsulation of the Active Material or together with the Active Material.
Abstract:
Particles having a plurality of crystalline domains are described. Each crystalline domain is oriented differently than any of the adjacent domains and comprises a drug substance. A plurality of interfacial regions surround the crystalline domains, each interfacial region comprising at least one stabilizer. A process used to prepare the particles of the present invention is also described. The particles of the present invention exhibit relatively fast dissolution times as compared to particles prepared by processes described in the prior art.
Abstract:
Dendritic polymers of the macromolecular structure of Figure 1 are disclosed. The dendritic polymers have enhanced amplification and interior functionality. The dendritic polymers are made by use of fact, reactive ring-opening chemistry (or other fast reactions) combined with the use of branch cell reagents in a controlled manner to rapidly and precisely build dendritic structures with cleaner chemistry and often with single products. Additional benefits include lower excesses of regents, lower levels of dilution, higher capacity, more easily scaled to commercial dimensions, new ranges of materials, and lower cost. The compositions prepared have novel internal functionality, including increased thermal stability and no reverse Michael's reaction, and reach encapsulation surface densities at lower generations.