US Patent Number
7368443
Publication Date
5-6-2008
Abstract
The preparation of novel microemulsions to be used as precursors for solid nanoparticles is described. The microemulsion precursors consist of either alcohol-in-fluorocarbon microemulsions, liquid hydrocarbon-in-fluorocarbon microemulsions, or liquid hydrocarbon-in-water microemulsions. The formed solid nanoparticles have diameters below 200 nanometers and can be made to entrap various materials including drugs, magnets, and sensors. The solid nanoparticles can be made to target different cells in the body by the inclusion of a cell-specific targeting ligand. Methods of preparing the novel microemulsion precursors and methods to cure solid nanoparticles are provided.
Assignees
University of Kentucky Research Foundation, Lexington, KY (US)
Application Number
10/813,647
Filing Date
03/31/2004
Recommended Citation
Crooks, Peter A.; Dwoskin, Linda P.; Jones, Marlon D.; Miller, Dennis Keith; Norholm, Seth Davin; Zheng, Guangrong; and Krishamurthy, Sairam, "2,6-Disubstituted Piperidines and Piperazine Compounds" (2008). Pharmaceutical Sciences Faculty Patents. 55.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/ps_patents/55
