Patents Assigned to Western University of Health Sciences
  • NOVEL GTP CYCLOHYDROLASE TYPE IB
    Publication number: 20100291608
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel, bacterial GTP Cyclohydrolase Type IB enzyme, and the crystal structure thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2010
    Publication date: November 18, 2010
    Applicant: WESTERN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
    Inventors: Manal A. SWAIRJO, Dirk IWATA-REUYL, Valerie de CRECY-LAGARD
  • Proliposomal drug delivery system
    Patent number: 6849269
    Abstract: This invention relates to proliposomal drug-delivery systems for medicaments. In particular, it relates to enteric-coated proliposomal formulations for poorly water soluble drugs and methods for making the same. The drug delivery system comprises a pharmaceutical agent, a phospholipid and a coating material. The present invention provides enhanced stability and bioavailability for pharmaceutical formulations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Western University of Health Sciences
    Inventor: Guru V. Betageri
  • Enteric-coated proliposomal formulations for poorly water soluble drugs
    Patent number: 6759058
    Abstract: This invention relates to enteric-coated proliposomal formulations for oral medicaments. In particular, it relates to an enteric-coated proliposomal oral drug delivery system for poorly water soluble drugs and methods for making the same. The drug delivery system comprises a pharmaceutical agent, a phospholipid and an enteric coating material. The present invention provides enhanced stability and bioavailability for orally administered drugs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignee: Western Center for Drug Development College of Pharmacy Western University of Health Sciences
    Inventor: Guru V. Betageri