Patents on Nanoparticulate Drug Delivery Systems: A Review
January 2008
in “
Recent Patents on Drug Delivery & Formulation
”
TLDR The document reviews patents on nanoparticle systems used to deliver drugs, discussing their creation, use in treatments, and commercial applications.
The document from 15 years ago is a review of patents related to nanoparticulate drug delivery systems. It highlights the significant research interest in using particulate delivery systems, such as nanoparticles, as carriers for bioactive agents to alter and improve the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of various types of drug molecules. The review compiles patents reported for the methods of preparation, applications in therapies, and drug delivery. It discusses the status of patents for oral, topical, and parenteral delivery and also compiles the commercialized technology of nanoparticles for medical application.
