Polymerizable Lipids in the Development of Controlled Release Carriers.
Abstract
The present invention provides novel polymerizable lipids and mixtures thereof with non-polymerizable lipids and methods for the controlled release of encapsulated materials using stabilized or polymerized vesicles. Release is induced by pH, ions, temperature, light or other changes in the environment. Time release mechanisms are also employed. Applications of the present invention especially include encapsulation of enzymes and their subsequent sustained release for degradation of environmental pollutants, encapsulation of fluorescent markers for use in sensor systems, and encapsulation and release of fregrant molecules in detergents.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 23, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADD015789
Entities
People
- Alok Singh
- Joel M. Schnur
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy