Nanoparticle Decoys Vaginal Gel
- User: Female
- Hormonal: Non-Hormonal
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Delivery type:
- Vaginal Gel
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Intended Duration:
- Pericoital
- Development Stage: Discovery & Early Development
- Developer(s)/researcher(s): Washington University
Details
- API: Melittin
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Mechanism of Action:
- Inhibition of Sperm Capacitation
- Inhibition of Sperm Motility
- Anti-Microbial
- Inactive Materials: Lipid Nanoparticle
- Regimen: On Demand
- MPT: Potential MPT
Product Status
While the technology - nanoparticle decoys - continues to be evaluated, there is no additional public research for contraceptive indications
History
Washington University received Gates Grand Challenges support to develop a gel containing bee venom in 2010.