LIPOSOMES CONTAINING PHYTOCHEMICAL AGENTS AND METHODS FOR MAKING AND USING SAME

摘要

The present invention encompasses liposomes containing at least one phytochemical useful for treating infectious diseases, cancer, inflammation, tissue injury and the like. In particular, the present invention encompasses liposomal preparations for delivering a composition comprising ellagic acid to a target cell or cells. Such liposomes may also include other therapeutic agents as required by the recipient patient including such compounds as anti-oxidants such as a-tocopherol and optionally a migration control agent. Ellagic acid may be advantageously combined with phosphatidylcholine to provide a liposomal preparation useful for the safe delivery of the phytochemical to a recipient patient.