Membrane-adherent self-assembled systems for treatment of ocular disorders

摘要

A liquid crystalline drug delivery system for ocular administration. The drug delivery system, which is mucoadhesive, biocompatible, non-irritating, and tissue permeable, contains nanoparticles stably dispersed in an aqueous solution and can be formulated for sustained release. Also provided are methods for producing the drug delivery system and methods for treating ocular disorders by administering it to a subject.