Patents Represented by Attorney Monique A. Morneault
  • Patent number: 5846561
    Abstract: Recognizing substances, including epidermal growth factor, gelatin, collagen and hyaluronic acid, have been covalently bound to liposomal surfaces and utilized to attach liposomes onto a cellular or an extracellular matrix (ECM) target site. These "bioadhesive" liposomes offer several advantages including the mutual protection of both the drug and biological environment; an increase in drug bioavailability and retention at the target site; and improved adherence or adhesion to the designated target site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 8, 1998
    Assignee: Baxter International Inc.
    Inventor: Rimona Margalit