Patents Assigned to National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)
  • Hollow biodegradable nanospheres and nanoshells for delivery of therapeutic and/or imaging molecules
    Patent number: 8734848
    Abstract: A polymeric hollow nanoshell or nanosphere for release of an agent is described, wherein the hollow nanosphere comprises at least one biodegradable polymer, characterised in that the polymer is cross-linked. The biodegradable mono-disperse nanospheres described are suitable for use as carriers of biomolecules, therapeutic agents and/or imaging agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)
    Inventors: Abhay Pandit, Gildas Rethore, Hemantkumar Naik, Yvonne Lang, David Finn
  • HOLLOW BIODEGRADABLE NANOSPHERES AND NANOSHELLS FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AND/OR IMAGING MOLECULES
    Publication number: 20140004251
    Abstract: A polymeric hollow nanoshell or nanosphere for release of an agent is described, wherein the hollow nanosphere comprises at least one biodegradable polymer, characterised in that the polymer is cross-linked. The biodegradable mono-disperse nanospheres described are suitable for use as carriers of biomolecules, therapeutic agents and/or imaging agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: January 2, 2014
    Applicant: National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG)
    Inventors: Abhay Pandit, Gildas Rethore, Hemantkumar Naik, Yvonne Lang, David Finn