Zhaolin Wang

Improved Drug Delivery: Spray Freeze Dried Nano-Liposomal Inhaled Aerosols

A novel powder formulation for inhaled aerosol drug delivery of nano-liposomes has been prepared using spray-freeze drying. After saline reconstitution 91% of the liposome particles (mean volume size) were found to be smaller than 600 nm. Upon aerosol dispersion, a fine particle fraction (FPF) of more than 80% was achieved for this formulation with a model drug (ciprofloxacin) using a new passive inhaler (patent pending) at an inhalation flow rate of 60 l/min.

Development of Inhalable Nanoparticles

The aim of this study was to develop nanoparticles for lung delivery. Nanoparticles were incorporated into carrier particles using spray drying and a new spray-freeze drying technology. The carrier particles were manufactured with the appropriate size for pulmonary delivery. The new technology has important implications for local drug targeting and drug delivery of nanoparticle based delivery systems to the lungs.