Abstract: Described are gel-based delivery systems for a compound of interest, like a drug or cosmetic agent. Described is a gel comprising at least one non-polymeric gelator and at least one polymer, wherein the polymer content of the gel is more than 5 weight percent (wt %), preferably at least 10 wt %, and more preferably at least 20 wt %. Also provided are a method for preparing the gel and a method of using the gel in a controlled delivery system, for example, a pH-sensitive drug delivery system.
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing particles of a compound of interest. In a method according to the invention a solution is provided of the compound of interest in a solvent. This solution is thickened or gelled and particles are formed. The invention further relates to a particle that is obtainable by the invention.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
November 22, 2005
Date of Patent:
February 17, 2015
Assignee:
Nano Fiber Matrices B.V.
Inventors:
Arianna Friggeri, Kjeld Jacobus Cornelis van Bommel, George Thomas Robillard