Amphiphilic block copolymers and nanoparticles comprising the same
AssigneeIndustrial Technology Research Institute
InventorsMing-Fa Hsieh, Hsuen-Tseng Chang, Chin-Fu Chen
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Abstract
An amphiphilic block copolymer is disclosed. The amphiphilic block copolymer includes one or more hydrophilic polymers, one or more hydrophobic polymer, and one or more zwitterions. The invention also provides a nanoparticle and carrier including the amphiphilic block copolymer for delivery of water insoluble drugs, growth factors, genes, or water insoluble cosmetic substances.
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A block& copolymer comprising one or more hydrophobic blocks and one or more zwitterions.
A block copolymer comprising one or more hydrophilic blocks, one or more hydrophobic blocks, and one or more zwitterions, wherein the hydrophilic block is bonded to the hydrophobic block.
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