Abstract:
Provided herein are microspheres (e.g., single emulsion microspheres) comprising a therapeutic compound or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, one or more polymers, and optionally a polyol, as well as methods of preparation, methods of use, and pharmaceutical compositions related thereto.
Abstract:
Aspects of the disclosure relate to particle formulations, e.g., nanoparticle formulations, methods of making particle formulations, and methods for delivery of oligonucleotides and/or synthetic RNA, e.g., for increasing gene expression in a targeted manner. In some embodiments, compositions and methods are provided that are useful for posttranscriptionally altering protein and/or RNA levels in a targeted manner. Aspects of the disclosure described herein provide compositions and methods that are useful for protecting RNAs from degradation (e.g., exonuclease mediated degradation).
Abstract:
Provided is a process for the production of nano- and/or microparticles containing a therapeutically active agent embedded in a polymer matrix or encapsulated by a polymer shell, and nano- and/or microparticles obtainable by the process, said process comprising the steps of: a) providing a solution of a polymer selected from polylactide, polyglycolide, and polyester copolymers comprising copolvmerized units of lactic acid and/or glycolic acid in an organic solvent SI having limited water solubility: b) providing a solution or dispersion of a therapeutically active agent in as solvent or mixture of organic solvents S2 comprising at least 50 vol.% benzyl alcohol, c) combining the solution or the solution and suspension provided in step a) and step b) to provide an organic phase which comprises dissolved polymer and dissolved therapeutically active agent in a mixture of the organic solvents S I and S2; d) agitating the organic phase provided in step c) in a vessel and adding an aqueous surfactant solution to the agitated organic phase in a volume ratio of at least 2: 1 in terms of the total volume of the aqueous surfactant solution to the total volume of the organic phase as provided in step c), thus causing the formation of a dispersion containing a continuous aqueous phase and a discontinuous organic phase; and e) allowing the spontaneous formation of the nano- and/or microparticles via transfer of organic solvent from the discontinuous organic phase into the continuous aqueous phase directly after the dispersion has been formed.
Abstract:
This document relates to polymeric particles for enhancing the immune response, compositions comprising the polymeric particles, and methods of use thereof. The polymeric particles include a permeation enhancer, an adenosine receptor antagonist, and optionally a biodegradable polymer, wherein the polymeric particles are useful as adjuvant compositions.
Abstract:
The presently disclosed subject matter provides compositions and methods for using a non-spherical biomimetic artificial cell comprising a three-dimensional microparticle or nanoparticle having an asymmetrical shape and a supported lipid bilayer (SLB). The non-spherical biomimetic artificial cells can be used in cell biomimicry and for active targeting mediated drug delivery.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a composition for treatment of ophthalmic disease comprising a solid or semi-solid containing drug shaped as an elongated body for injection or delivery into tissue spaces of the eye. The composition may comprise a plurality of drug-containing particles and at least one excipient to form the drug particles into a flexible solid or a semisolid. The excipient comprises a substance that undergoes dissolution in the physiological conditions of the tissue space after injection to allow the microspheres to disperse and migrate in the tissue space. Formulations for the drug containing compositions, methods of fabrication and methods of use are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions for treating acute, chronic, or post-operative pain in a subject, said compositions comprising an anticonvulsant agent and a biodegradable carrier, wherein the agent is incorporated within the biodegradable carrier. Methods of treating pain in a subject and kits for producing compositions for treating acute, chronic or post-operative pain in in a subject are also disclosed herein.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions for inhibiting inflammation in a subject with a spinal cord injury comprising one or more agents capable of specifically reducing TNF-α signaling and a biodegradable carrier. Further provided herein are compositions for inhibiting inflammation in a subject with a spinal cord injury comprising one or more agents capable of modulating MCP-1 signaling and a biodegradable carrier. Methods of treating inflammation in a subject having a spinal cord injury and kits for producing the compositions are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Compositions for stabilizing and delivering proteins and/or other bioactive agents are disclosed. The bioactive agents are embedded or encapsulated in a crystalline matrix. Typically the bioactive agents are in the form of micro- or nanoparticles. The crystalline matrix confers enhanced stability to the agents embedded therein relative to other microparticulate or nanoparticulate bioactive agents. The carriers are especially useful for stabilizing bioactive macromolecules, such as proteins.
Abstract:
Provided herein are compositions comprising a biocompatible microsphere, a biofilm-generating probiotic bacterium, a prebiotic, and/or a prebiofilmic. Methods for preparing and formulating the compositions and methods for treating or preventing a disease using the compositions are also provided.