| abstract |
Novel lipid compounds and compositions comprising carbohydrate backbones are used to make supramolecular structures such as vesicles, liposomes (single lamellar, multilamellar, and giant), micelles, hexagonal phases, microemulsions and others. The novel compositions and supramolecular structures may be combined with active agents such as contrast agents and bioactive agents (e.g., therapeutic and diagnostic agents) in delivery methods. |