Thermo-Responsive, Inflammation-Targeting (TRIT) Hydrogel Formulations for Local Drug Delivery in Intestinal Inflammation

This technology introduces innovative solutions for targeted drug delivery, particularly focusing on thermoresponsive hydrogel polymers. These formulations incorporate thermoresponsive hydrogel polymers containing releasable therapeutic agents, offering a unique blend of characteristics, including mechanical strength, biocompatibility, thermal responsiveness, and precise drug delivery configurations. The compositions can include a sol-to-gel transition system under physiological conditions, comprising nanoparticles and thermoresponsive polymers with attached ligands. In the medical context, this technology addresses the need for improved drug delivery in conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis, ensuring more effective and precise treatment.

Researchers

Carlo Giovanni Traverso / Sufeng Zhang / Ashok Kakkar / Joshua Korzenik / Robert Langer

Departments: Department of Mechanical Engineering, David H Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Res, Office of the Institute Professors
Technology Areas: Chemicals & Materials: Polymers / Drug Delivery: Microparticles & Nanoparticles
Impact Areas: Healthy Living

  • compositions and related methods for targeted drug delivery
    United States of America | Granted | 11,684,583

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