SELF-ASSEMBLING DRUG DELIVERY VEHICLES WITH IONICALLY CROSS-LINKED DRUGS

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15449119

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A composition and system for delivering a therapeutic agent is provided. The composition includes a self-assembling peptide ionically cross-linked with a charged therapeutic agent. In the presence of the charged therapeutic agent, the peptide self-assembles to form a nanofibrous hydrogel scaffold, wherein the hydrogel structure is quickly recoverable following a shear stress thereby permitting administration of the composition by syringe-needle or catheter injection. Methods of using the composition is also provided.

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WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY6100 MAIN STREET HOUSTON TX 77005

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Hartgerink, Jeffrey Dale Pearland, US 2 4
Jalan, Abhishek A Houston, US 1 1
Kumar, Vivek Ashok Houston, US 5 18
Li, I-Che Houston, US 1 1

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