Victor Shang-Yi Lin - Ames IA, US Cheng-Yu Lai - Ames IA, US Srdija Jeftinija - Ames IA, US Dusan M. Jeftinija - Lexington KY, US
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc. - Ames IA
International Classification:
A61K 9/14 A61K 9/50 B32B 5/16
US Classification:
424502, 424489, 424501, 4284022, 42840222
Abstract:
The invention provides an article comprising, a mesoporous silicate matrix, such as a particle, having one or more pores; and one or more releasable caps obstructing one or more of the pores. The articles are useful as delivery vehicles for encapsulated agents such as therapeutic agents, polynucleotides, polypeptides and the like.
The invention provides an article comprising, a mesoporous silicate matrix, such as a particle, having one or more pores; and one or more releasable caps obstructing one or more of the pores. The articles are useful as delivery vehicles for encapsulated agents such as therapeutic agents, polynucleotides, polypeptides and the like.