Injectable Porous Silicon Microparticles
- User: Female
- Hormonal: Hormonal
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Delivery type:
- Injectable
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Intended Duration:
- Short-Acting
- Development Stage: Pre-Clinical
- Developer(s)/researcher(s): University of California San Diego, FHI 360
Details
- API: Not Specific
- Target: Not Specific
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Mechanism of Action:
- Not Yet Determined
- Inactive Materials: Silicone
- Regimen: 1 Injection/6 Months
- MPT: Not Yet Determined
- Promising Attributes: Porous silicon has low toxicity, high biocompatibility, and is water soluble. These attributes make it a reasonable part of a drug delivery system, particularly for injectables.
Product Status
Active/Recent Pre-Clinical Development
History
Since at least 2008, UC San Diego researchers have explored the potential use of porous silicon material in longer-acting contraceptive methods. The results of this work were most recently disseminated in 2025.