Liposome compositions for the delivery of macromolecules
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1. A liposome composition for delivery of a therapeutic agent, comprising:
- (a) From 1 to 10 mol percent of one or more lipids derivatized with a hydrophilic polymer (b) the remainder of the lipids not containing cholesterol, sterols or derivatives thereof and not bearing a positive net charge when between pH 5 and 9, wherein said lipids possess a measurable gel to fluid lipid membrane phase transition temperature that exists between 10 and 45 degrees Celsius when each unique lipid component is measured individually in the fully-hydrated state between pH 5 and 9. (c) a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, having a molecular weight greater than 3000 Daltons, that is completely encapsulated inside the liposome.
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This invention provides for a liposome composition which demonstrates greatly increased therapeutic efficacy when used to deliver encapsulated macromolecular drugs. The liposome composition excludes the use of sterols, sterol derivatives, and cationic lipids, contrary to conventional formulations. The invention liposome is also unique in that it utilizes low gel to fluid phase transition temperature lipids in its membrane.
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1. A liposome composition for delivery of a therapeutic agent, comprising:
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(a) From 1 to 10 mol percent of one or more lipids derivatized with a hydrophilic polymer (b) the remainder of the lipids not containing cholesterol, sterols or derivatives thereof and not bearing a positive net charge when between pH 5 and 9, wherein said lipids possess a measurable gel to fluid lipid membrane phase transition temperature that exists between 10 and 45 degrees Celsius when each unique lipid component is measured individually in the fully-hydrated state between pH 5 and 9. (c) a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, having a molecular weight greater than 3000 Daltons, that is completely encapsulated inside the liposome. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A liposome composition for delivery of a therapeutic agent, comprising:
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(a) From 1 to 10 mole percent of one or more lipids derivatized with a hydrophilic polymer (b) the remainder of the lipids not containing cholesterol, sterols or derivatives thereof, and not bearing a positive net charge when between pH 5 and 9, wherein said lipids as a mixture have a measurable gel to fluid lipid membrane phase transition temperature between 10 and 45 degrees Celsius when the lipid mixture is measured in the fully-hydrated state between pH 5 and 9. (c) a therapeutic or diagnostic agent, having a molecular weight greater than 3000 Daltons, that is completely encapsulated inside the liposome. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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