| abstract |
The present invention relates to novel compounds, particularly for use as additives in a lipidic cubic phase material, and to novel lipidic cubic phase materials. These materials are biocompatible, stable and transparent and can encapsulate active compounds such as drugs and release them at will by chemical and/or photochemical triggering. A method of controlled release of a predetermined active compound, comprises the steps of: forming a lipidic cubic phase material by mixing a lipophilic component and a hydrophilic component comprising an aqueous solution containing the active compound; placing the lipidic cubic phase material in a region of interest; releasing the active compound by subjecting the lipidic cubic phase material to a chemical or photochemical stimulus. |