Topical formulations containing sporopollenin
AssigneeUniversity of Hull
InventorsStephen Lawrence Atkin, Stephen Thomas Beckett, Grahame Mackenzie
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Abstract
Topical formulation containing an active substance which is chemically or physically bound to, or encapsulated within, an exine shell of a naturally occurring spore. The active substance can be released from the exine shell on application to a living or non-living surface. The invention may be used to provide gradual release of an active substance over a period of time subsequent to application of the formulation to the surface.
Claims18
A topical formulation which takes the form of a lotion, cream, ointment, paste, gel, foam or powder, the formulation comprising an active substance which is chemically or physically bound to, or encapsulated within exine shells of naturally occurring spores, wherein the majority of the exine shells are at least 90% intact, further wherein the active substance can be released by one or repeated applications of manual pressure to the exine shells, and wherein the active substance is not a substance that is intended for and/or capable of systemic delivery.
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