Time release protein
AssigneeBasic Bio Systems, Inc.
InventorKashmiri L. Gupta
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Abstract
Disclosed is a porous protein particle for delivering over a period of time an active ingredient impregnated therein, and methods of making and using the same. The protein particles have a median size less than about 50 microns. Active ingredient entrapped in the porous structure is gradually released from the protein particle.
Claims11
A time release delivery vehicle for delivering an active ingredient, comprising a multiplicity of discrete natural, unhydrolyzed seed protein particles in powder form from which lipids naturally found in said seeds have been separated, each said particle having a network of pores with the active ingredient impregnated into the pores of said particles in such a manner that the active ingredient can migrate out of said pores in a controlled manner to release active ingredient over a period of at least 20 minutes.
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