| abstract |
The invention relates to the field of gel-based delivery systems for a compound of interest, like a drug or cosmetic agent. Provided is a gel comprising at least one nonpolymeric gelator and at least one polymer, wherein the polymer content of said gel is more than 5 weight percent (wt%), preferably at least 10 wt%, more preferably at least 20 wt%. Also provided is a method for preparing the gel and the use of the gel in a controlled delivery system, for example a pH-sensitive drug delivery system. |