Nanotechnology Now

Our NanoNews Digest Sponsors







Heifer International

Wikipedia Affiliate Button


Home > Press > Particle Sciences Develops Zero-Order-Release Combination Device Technology

Abstract:
Particle Sciences Inc. today announced the development of their "Microreservoir" technology enabling the manufacture of drug-eluting polymer medical devices that release drugs at constant rates over 30 days or more. This technology has already been used by Particles Sciences to develop drug eluting vaginal rings. "Drug release from polymeric materials often follows a burst/first-order kinetic profile which may not be clinically desired," explained Andrew Loxley, Director of New Technologies. "Traditionally the burst effect has been reduced by confining the API to a reservoir within the device, but this adds complexity and cost to production," he added. In their approach, Particle Sciences' scientists first encapsulate the drug in polymer microparticles before blending with the polymer used to make the final product. Robert Lee, VP of Pharmaceutical Development commented, "Microencapsulating the drug enabled the use of simple molding processes to fabricate devices containing tens of thousands of 'microreservoirs,' and the devices exhibit constant drug release profiles equivalent to traditional reservoir devices. This approach greatly simplifies production and adds tremendous flexibility to both single and multi-drug devices." Particle Sciences sees broad utility for this proprietary technology, which is applicable to polymer devices, films, coatings and other polymeric structures from which drugs or other materials are to be released at a constant rate.

Particle Sciences Develops Zero-Order-Release Combination Device Technology

BETHLEHEM, PA | Posted on August 27th, 2008

####

About Particle Sciences Inc.
Particle Sciences is an integrated provider of drug development services. Particle Sciences focuses on emulsions, gels, particulates and drug/device combination products with additional specialized capabilities in topical and mucosal drug delivery. Through a full range of formulation, analytic, and manufacturing services, Particle Sciences provides pharmaceutical companies with a complete and seamless development solution that minimizes the time and risk between discovery and the clinic. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

For more information, please click here

Contacts:
Maureen Cochran
610-861-4701

Copyright © PR Newswire Association LLC.

If you have a comment, please Contact us.

Issuers of news releases, not 7th Wave, Inc. or Nanotechnology Now, are solely responsible for the accuracy of the content.

Bookmark:
Delicious Digg Newsvine Google Yahoo Reddit Magnoliacom Furl Facebook

Related News Press

News and information

JPK reports on single molecule research at IISER Pune in India using AFM and CellHesion techniques May 21st, 2013

Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES collaborate to advance high-density memory technology: STT-MRAM offers enhanced performance and scalability for embedded and standalone applications May 21st, 2013

International survey supports need for built-in water protection on smartphones and tablets May 21st, 2013

Rice unveils method for tailoring optical processors: Arranging nanoparticles in geometric patterns allows for control of light with light May 21st, 2013

Nanomedicine

How Gold Nanoparticles Can Help Fight Ovarian Cancer May 21st, 2013

MU Researchers Develop Radioactive Nanoparticles that Target Cancer Cells: This is an early step toward developing therapies for metastasized cancers, MU scientist says May 21st, 2013

Nanoparticle Delivers Large Protein Complex to Cancer Cell Nucleus May 20th, 2013

Elsevier Business Intelligence (EBI) to Host 'IN3 Medical Device 360 Boston,' June 24-26, 2013 May 20th, 2013

Announcements

JPK reports on single molecule research at IISER Pune in India using AFM and CellHesion techniques May 21st, 2013

Imec and GLOBALFOUNDRIES collaborate to advance high-density memory technology: STT-MRAM offers enhanced performance and scalability for embedded and standalone applications May 21st, 2013

International survey supports need for built-in water protection on smartphones and tablets May 21st, 2013

Rice unveils method for tailoring optical processors: Arranging nanoparticles in geometric patterns allows for control of light with light May 21st, 2013

NanoNews-Digest
The latest news from around the world, FREE





  Premium Products
NanoNews-Custom
Only the news you want to read!
 Learn More
NanoTech-Transfer
University Technology Transfer & Patents
 Learn More
NanoStrategies
Full-service, expert consulting
 Learn More












ASP
Nanotechnology Now Featured Books




NNN

The Hunger Project








abbigliamento uomo
Computer Accessories
© Copyright 1999-2013 7th Wave, Inc. All Rights Reserved PRIVACY POLICY :: CONTACT US :: STATS :: SITE MAP :: ADVERTISE