Abstract:
The invention provides a composition suitable for administration to a mammalian, particularly human, subject wherein the composition comprises an active agent and an amphilic component (containing at least one amphiphile) wherein at least a portion of the amphiphilic component is an ether-linked lipid and wherein the composition includes a non-lamellar phase, preferably in the form of particles, or forms a non-lamellar phase on contact with an aqueous liquid. The aqueous liquid may be a body fluid. The invention also provides pharmaceutical and cosmetic formulations comprising the compositions and methods for their formation.
Abstract:
The invention relates to an implant material composition, its preparation, and its use for restoring bone tissue in a human or animal body. The composition comprises a particulate biocompatible bone tissue substitute material distributed in a bioacceptable mixture of (a) a water-based liquid, (b) a monoglyceride, and optionally (c) a triglyceride. The ingredients (a), (b) and (c) form an L2-phase or a lamellary liquid crystalline phase, and are present in such proportions within said phases that they are capable of being transformed into a cubic liquid crystalline phase or a reversed hexagonal liquid crystalline phase when contacted with an aqueous liquid. The phase conversion imparts to the composition such a high viscosity that it functions as an implant material as defined.
Abstract:
A composition is disclosed which is useful in preventing dental plaque and tartar from forming on the teeth. The composition includes compounds which are esters or their mono or double salts derived from lysine in combination with straight chain or branched, saturated or unsaturated, monovalent aliphatic alcohols having 4 to 20 carbon atoms.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a water-soluble or water-dispersible linseed extract for the treatment of xerostomia characterised in that the extract has an absorption of at least 1.2 g/m2, wherein the adsorption is measured by contacting an aqueous solution or dispersion of the extract with a silica substrate, rinsing the silica substrate and then measuring the adsorption by ellipsometry.
Abstract translation:本发明提供一种用于治疗口干燥症的水溶性或水分散性亚麻子提取物,其特征在于所述提取物具有至少1.2g / m 2的吸收,其中所述吸附通过接触 提取物的水溶液或分散体与二氧化硅底物,漂洗二氧化硅底物,然后通过椭偏仪测量吸附。
Abstract:
A method and product for preparing a controlled-release composition are provided. The method comprises formation of a mixture containing at least one amphiphilic substance capable of forming a liquid crystalline phase, in contact with a liquid selected from the group consisting of water, glycerol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof. The method includes a step of providing in such mixture a bioactive material.
Abstract:
Particles, especially colloidal particles, comprising an interior phase of a non-lamellar reversed cubic, intermediate or hexagonal liquid crystalline phase, or a homogeneous L3 phase, and a surface phase of a lamellar crystalline or liquid crystalline phase, or an L3 phase. A method of preparing such particles by creating a local dispersible phase, within the homogeneous phase, preferably by means of a fragmentation agent, and fragmentating the homogeneous phase so as to form said surface phase. Several medical as well as non-medical uses of the particles referred to, e.g. as an antigen-presenting system, as a delivery system for anticancer, antifungal and antimicrobial drugs, and as carriers of nucleic acids or nucleotides.
Abstract:
A saliva substitute, the characteristic feature of which is that it comprises water-soluble linseed polysaccharides. Said substitute is preferably in the form of an aqueous solution having a viscosity within the range of 1-30 mPa.s, most preferably 2-10 mPa.s. The substitute can be prepared by extracting the polysaccharides from linseed by means of water or a water solution containing inorganic salts. In addition to the fact that said substitute is useful as a saliva substitute it can also be utilized as a carrier for pharmaceuticals adapted for oral applications.
Abstract:
A nutrient composition for administration to patients in, for example, feeding by tube, or for use as a health drink is described. The nutrient composition comprises a fermented cereal-based product, enzyme and, optionally, further nutrient components, in combination with lactobacilli. Also described is a method of preparing a nutrient composition for administration to patients, inter alia in feeding by tube, or for use as a health drink, in which method a cereal flour is mixed with water, a-amylase and, optionally, a protease, the mixture is brought to the boil under agitation, allowed to cool and mixed with B-glucanase which is allowed to act until the viscosity of the mixture has decreased to below 0.020 Pas, whereupon the mixture is fermented.
Abstract:
A method and product for preparing a controlled-release composition are provided. The method comprises formation of a mixture containing at least one amphiphilic substance capable of forming a liquid crystalline phase, in contact with a liquid selected from the group consisting of water, glycerol, ethylene glycol, propylene glycol and mixtures thereof. The method includes a step of providing in such mixture a bioactive material. Preferred controlled-release compositions include an alkylbetaine zwitterionic surfactant therein.
Abstract:
An implantable device for supplying liquid to the oral cavity comprises a liquid container having means for keeping the liquid under pressure, a tube, one end of which being connected to the container, said tube consisting of a material which is suitable for subcutaneous location in the human body, and an lead-through bushing connected to the other end of said tube, said bushing consisting of or being coated with a biocompatible material for being implanted into a jaw bone, and comprising a nozzle opening provided with a filter.