| abstract |
The present invention encompasses micelle assemblies, compositions comprising micelle assemblies, and methods for preparing micelle assemblies and compositions thereof. The present invention also provides a compound of the formula: A—X—Y—R 1 (where A is a carboxy group or is absent; X is a polyol; Y is —C (═O) —, — C (= S)-or absent; Z is O, S, or NH; and R 1 is a polyether, wherein one or more hydroxy groups of the polyol are fatty acid residues This compound forms a micelle assembly. The present invention includes a method of encapsulating molecules with the compounds of the present invention. |