Liposomal antineoplastic agent compositions

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5795589
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08794988

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A method for encapsulation of antineoplastic agents in liposomes is provided, having preferably a high drug:lipid ratio. Liposomes may be made by a process that loads the drug by an active mechanism using a transmembrane ion gradient, preferably a tranamembrane pH gradient. Using this technique, trapping efficiencies approach 100%, and liposomes may be loaded with drug immediately prior to use, eliminating stability problem related to drug retention in the liposomes. Drug:lipid ratios employed are about 3-80 fold higher than for traditional liposome preparations, and the release rate of the drug from the liposomes is reduced. An assay method to determine free antineoplastic agents in a liposome preparation is also disclosed.

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  • CEPHALON LIMITED;ELAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bally, Marcel B Vancouver, CA 38 4823
Cullis, Pieter R Vancouver, CA 82 6269
Ginsberg, Richard S Jamesburg, NJ 11 802
Mayer, Lawrence D Vancouver, CA 19 1731
Mitilenes, George N Washington, NJ 4 151

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