Abstract: The invention provides lipid bodies isolated from yeast, compositions comprising the lipid bodies, products made from the lipid bodies, methods of making the lipid bodies, and methods of using the lipid bodies. The lipid bodies of the invention have an exceptionally large size and high internal neutral lipid content, providing a number of advantages for a variety of practical applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to the field of sustained release formulations. More specifically, the invention describes compositions and methods relating to formulating proteins and/or peptides with purified gallic acid esters. In one example, the gallic acid ester is PentaGalloylGlucose (PGG) and in anther example the gallic acid ester is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

Abstract: Sustained delivery compositions that modulate the release of incorporated prophylactic, therapeutic, and/or diagnostic agents, and methods of preparation and use thereof, are disclosed. In particular embodiments, the compositions include a polymeric matrix; a prophylactic, therapeutic, and/or diagnostic agent dispersed and/or dissolved within the polymeric matrix; and a carbohydrate component that is separately dispersed within the polymeric matrix. The carbohydrate component modulates the release of the incorporated agent from the polymeric matrix. The compositions can be prepared by dissolving a biocompatible polymer in a solvent to form a polymer solution, and separately dispersing a carbohydrate and a prophylactic, therapeutic, and/or diagnostic agent within the polymer solution. The polymer solution is then solidified to form a polymeric matrix, wherein a significant amount of the carbohydrates is dispersed in the polymeric matrix separately from the incorporated agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates broadly to the field of sustained release formulations. More specifically, the invention describes compositions and methods relating to formulating proteins and/or peptides with purified gallic acid esters. In one example, the gallic acid ester is PentaGalloylGlucose (PGG) and in anther example the gallic acid ester is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for the cytoplasmic delivery of oligonucleotides using cationic copolymers based on vinyl alcohol with low levels of vinyl amine (PVAVAMs). Improved compositions for use in such method are also provided.

Abstract: The crosslinked polymerization product of the reaction product of a polymeric backbone containing pendant hydroxyl groups with an unsaturated monoisocyanate or of said reaction product with an ethylenically unsaturated monomer gives a hydrogel material suitable for making contact lenses.

Abstract: Contact lenses which are optically clear, wettable, flexible, and of high oxygen permeability in the aqueous ocular environment of use, of a block copolymer containing polysiloxane and polyoxyalkylene oxide units are disclosed, as well as the preparation thereof and methods of treating vision defects therewith.