Patents Examined by G. S. Kishorl
  • Glucan drug delivery system and adjuvant
    Patent number: 5032401
    Abstract: The invention describes a whole .beta.-glucan drug delivery vehicle that non-specifically enhances the immune response, and is safe for human use. A drug is incorporated into a whole .beta.-glucan microparticle, and the combination is administered to an individual. The .beta.-glucan vehicle allows sustained release of the drug component while simultaneously enhancing the effectiveness of the drug by boosting the individual's endogenous immune response.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: Alpha Beta Technology
    Inventors: Spiros Jamas, Gary R. Ostroff, D. Davidson Easson, Jr.