Abstract: Formulations and methods for their preparation including a hydrogel including a crosslinked matrix comprising a polymer, and a one or more liposomes containing a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing a complex drug delivery system which specifically targets cancer cells, has an increase in cellular uptake, is cytotoxic, and suppresses antiapoptotic cellular defenses.

Abstract: Monodisperse macromolecular conjugate compositions of a peptidic carrier irreversibly or reversibly conjugated with one or more effectors and one or more therapeutic agents, wherein at least one effector or therapeutic agent is attached to a pendant reactive group on said peptidic carrier via a water-soluble polymer. Monodispersity is obtained through the use of orthogonal and separate conjugation reactions.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device that is placed inside an Alzheimer's disease (AD) patient for the purpose of extracting and accumulating neurotoxic beta-amyloid peptides (nt-bAP) from body fluids. AD is the consequence of a process in which nt-bAP aggregates to form fibrils and plaques which can cause nerve damage. Since nt-bAP can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), the concentration in the central nervous system and in the periphery are in equilibrium. By sequestering nt-bAP, our device will act as a “sink.” It should draw nt-bAP across the BBB, reducing the concentration of soluble nt-bAP in the brain, thereby halting or slowing plaque deposition in the brain. Since plaques and possibly soluble, aggregated nt-bAP are the cause of nerve damage in AD, this process should be therapeutically effective. The device can be a depot containing a fragment of nt-bAP which intrinsically retains the ability to bind but not to be toxic.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions, and method for preparing pharmaceutical compositions, comprising a cross-linked matrix physically entrapping at least one therapeutic agent. The matrix may comprise one or more phases in addition to an aqueous phase, such as a solid and/or oil phase. The matrix of the invention has at least one controlled release in-vivo kinetic profile, and may have additional profiles for the same agent. The matrix may also comprise more than one therapeutic agent, and each additional therapeutic agent may have one or more controlled release in-vivo kinetic profile.

Abstract: Immunologically invisible carrier molecules connect a plurality of copies of an immunologically active molecule in an immunologic assay.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a device that is placed inside an Alzheimer's disease (AD) patient for the purpose of extracting and accumulating neurotoxic beta-amyloid peptides (nt-bAP) from body fluids. AD is the consequence of a process in which nt-bAP aggregates to form fibrils and plaques which can cause nerve damage. Since nt-bAP can cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), the concentration in the central nervous system and in the periphery are in equilibrium. By sequestering nt-bAP, our device will act as a “sink.” It should draw nt-bAP across the BBB, reducing the concentration of soluble nt-bAP in the brain, thereby halting or slowing plaque deposition in the brain. Since plaques and possibly soluble, aggregated nt-bAP are the cause of nerve damage in AD, this process should be therapeutically effective. The device can be a depot containing a fragment of nt-bAP which intrinsically retains the ability to bind but not to be toxic.

Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for delivery of a therapeutic or diagnostic agent from one bodily compartment to one or more other bodily compartment by administering one of the following conjugates: a polymer having multiple functional groups at least one of which is covalently bound to a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, and at least one cell uptake promoter covalently bound to the therapeutic or diagnostic agent; or a polymer and at least one cell uptake promoter bound thereto; the polymer further comprising multiple functional groups at least one of which is covalently bound a therapeutic or diagnostic agent.

Abstract: A novel compound comprising an immunologically invisible polyethylene glycol copolymer is used to carry one or more immunologically reactive substances. The novel compounds may be used as part of kits for immunological assays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for producing a complex drug delivery system which specifically targets cancer cells, has an increase in cellular uptake, is cytotoxic, and suppresses antiapoptotic cellular defenses.

Abstract: A carrier for in vivo delivery of a therapeutic agent comprising a thiol group is provided, wherein the therapeutic agent is conjugated to the carrier via a biodegradable disulfide bond. Since extracellular fluids in vivo do not provide the appropriate environment to efficiently reduce a disulfide bond, while cellular cytosol does provide an appropriate environment, the agent will remain substantially coupled to the carrier while circulating through the body until the carrier crosses a cell membrane. As a result, the therapeutic agent is protected from degradation and renal clearance, and the potential for the therapeutic agent to elicit an immune response is limited.

Abstract: The invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions and methods for delivery of a therapeutic or diagnostic agent from one bodily compartment to one or more other bodily compartment by administering one of the following conjugates: a polymer having multiple functional groups at least one of which is covalently bound to a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, and at least one cell uptake promoter covalently bound to the therapeutic or diagnostic agent; or a polymer and at least one cell uptake promoter bound thereto; the polymer further comprising multiple functional groups at least one of which is covalently bound a therapeutic or diagnostic agent.

Abstract: Immunologically invisible carrier molecules connect a plurality of copies of an immunologically active molecule in an immunologic assay.

Abstract: Immunologically invisible carrier molecules connect a plurality of copies of an immunologically active molecule in an immunologic assay

Abstract: Immunologically invisible carrier molecules connect a plurality of copies of an immunologically active molecule in an immunologic assay.

Abstract: This invention pertains to disulfide-linked conjugates of therapeutic agents containing at least one thioamide group with polymer comprising at least one thiol group, so as to provide a controlled release pharmaceutical composition for administration to animals for the prophylaxis or treatment of various conditions or diseases. The therapeutic agent conjugate may comprise an inactive or weakly active prodrug form which may be converted into the original therapeutic compound by the natural action of reducing agents in vivo. The composition may comprise a mixture of polymers each with a different thioamide-containing agent attached, or a polymer conjugated with a mixture of thioamide-containing agents.

Abstract: This invention pertains to disulfide-linked conjugates of therapeutic agents containing at least one thioamide group with polymer comprising at least one thiol group, so as to provide a controlled release pharmaceutical composition for administration to animals for the prophylaxis or treatment of various conditions or diseases. The therapeutic agent conjugate may comprise an inactive or weakly active prodrug form which may be converted into the original therapeutic compound by the natural action of reducing agents in vivo. The composition may comprise a mixture of polymers each with a different thioamide-containing agent attached, or a polymer conjugated with a mixture of thioamide-containing agents.

Abstract: Immunologically invisible carrier molecules connect a plurality of copies of an immunologically active molecule in an immunologic assay.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to pharmaceutical compositions, and method for preparing pharmaceutical compositions, comprising a cross-linked matrix physically entrapping at least one therapeutic agent. The matrix may comprise one or more phases in addition to an aqueous phase, such as a solid and/or oil phase. The matrix of the invention has at least one controlled release in-vivo kinetic profile, and may have additional profiles for the same agent. The matrix may also comprise more than one therapeutic agent, and each additional therapeutic agent may have one or more controlled release in-vivo kinetic profile.

Abstract: A carrier for in vivo delivery of a therapeutic agent comprising a thiol group is provided, wherein the therapeutic agent is conjugated to the carrier via a biodegradable disulfide bond. Since extracellular fluids in vivo do not provide the appropriate environment to efficiently reduce a disulfide bond, while cellular cytosol does provide an appropriate environment, the agent will remain substantially coupled to the carrier while circulating through the body until the carrier crosses a cell membrane. As a result, the therapeutic agent is protected from degradation and renal clearance, and the potential for the therapeutic agent to elicit an immune response is limited.