Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high throughput screening (HTS) method, comprising reducing the particle size of a poorly soluble candidate compound to about 1 micron or less using a small scale mill or microfluidics. The product produced from this process is a dispersion of a nanoparticulate candidate compound having one or more surface stabilizers adsorbed onto the surface of the compound. The reduction in particle size results in an increase in the solubility and/or dispersibility of the compound, thus increasing the effectiveness of HTS conducted in conjunction with the particle size reduction process. The particle size reduction process can be conducted before HTS to make screening compounds soluble and/or dispersible, or after HTS to validate an insoluble or poorly compound determined to be active after screening.

Abstract: Nanoparticulate compositions comprising an insoluble organic drug and at least one polyethylene glycol-derivatized lipid adsorbed on the surface of the drug are described. The polyethylene glycol-derivatized lipid can be a PEG-phospholipid, PEG-cholesterol, PEG-cholesterol derivative, PEG-vitamin A, PEG-vitamin E, or a mixture thereof The compositions have an effective average particle size of less than about 1 micron. The invention also describes methods of making and using such compositions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods for preventing crystal growth and particle aggregation in nanoparticulate compositions. The methods comprise reducing a nanoparticulate composition to an optimal effective average particle size. The resultant nanoparticulate compositions exhibit prolonged particle size stability and minimal crystal growth, even following exposure to elevated temperatures.