Abstract: A flexible cleaning device which may include a handle assembly and a cleaning head connected thereto. The handle assembly may include a reservoir which may be in fluidic communication with the cleaning head that consists of a non-porous material. Within the cleaning head a emulsion cavity may be disposed that is in fluidic communication with both the reservoir and an area exterior to the cleaning head. And a method for using such a flexible cleaning device to remove dirt and debris from unclean surfaces.

Abstract: A flexible cleaning device which may include a handle assembly and a cleaning head connected thereto. The handle assembly may include a reservoir which may be in fluidic communication with the cleaning head that consists of a non-porous material. Within the cleaning head a emulsion cavity may be disposed that is in fluidic communication with both the reservoir and an area exterior to the cleaning head. And a method for using such a flexible cleaning device to remove dirt and debris from unclean surfaces.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a variety of ladderane precursors, ladderane compounds and ladderane lipids are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing a liposome from the ladderane lipids disclosed herein, and compositions thereof. Aspects of the invention include encapsulated one or more cargo moieties in the liposome or compositions thereof and use of the subject liposome compositions as vehicles in drug delivery, imaging, diagnostics and other medical applications. Aspects of the methods disclosed herein include administering a liposomal composition comprising a pharmaceutical agent to a subject under conditions sufficient to deliver the composition to a site of interest in the subject, and release the pharmaceutical agent from the liposomal composition.

Abstract: Water soluble fluorogenic sensors for detecting a hydrazine analyte are provided. Aspects of the fluorogenic sensors include at least one water soluble group and a hydrazine reactive group. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a hydrazine analyte and methods of detecting hydrazine diffusion across a phospholipid membrane are provided. Kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods for preparing a variety of ladderane precursors, ladderane compounds and ladderane lipids are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing a liposome from the ladderane lipids disclosed herein, and compositions thereof. Aspects of the invention include encapsulated one or more cargo moieties in the liposome or compositions thereof and use of the subject liposome compositions as vehicles in drug delivery, imaging, diagnostics and other medical applications. Aspects of the methods disclosed herein include administering a liposomal composition comprising a pharmaceutical agent to a subject under conditions sufficient to deliver the composition to a site of interest in the subject, and release the pharmaceutical agent from the liposomal composition.

Abstract: Water soluble fluorogenic sensors for detecting a hydrazine analyte are provided. Aspects of the fluorogenic sensors include at least one water soluble group and a hydrazine reactive group. Methods of evaluating a sample for the presence of a hydrazine analyte and methods of detecting hydrazine diffusion across a phospholipid membrane are provided. Kits for practicing the subject methods are also provided.