Controlled Release of Active Agents using Inorganic Tubules.
Abstract
Active agents are chemicals that have some effect in some environment of use. For almost any active agent, for use in almost any use environment, it is desired to modulate the release of the active agent into the use environment, so that the active agent is released into the use environment at a selected rate, and over a selected time. There are several, frequently complementary, reasons for modulating active agent release. Many active agents are preferably released at a desired concentration, or in a desired concentration range. Drugs, for example, are preferably introduced into the body within a therapeutic range. Below this range, there will not be enough of the drug in the body to achieve the desired therapeutic effect. Above this range, no additional therapeutic effect will be conferred, or adverse side effects of the drug will outweigh the therapeutic effect of the drug.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADD017754
Entities
People
- Bruce P. Gaber
- Ronald R. Price
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy