Methods for fabricating nano and microparticles for drug delivery
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Date
2015-11-10
Authors
Krishnendu Roy
Li Shi
Luz Cristal Glangchai
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United States Patent and Trademark Office
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to stimuli-responsive drug carriers and methods for making. More specifically, the present invention relates to stimuli-responsive lidded particles that respond to a physiological stimulus and dissolve at a target site inside the body thereby releasing therapeutic agents. The present invention further relates to solid, drug-loaded particles that are made from biodegradable polymers. The present invention further relates to methods for fabricating lidded particles and particles for drug delivery.