STABILIZATION OF COLLOIDAL SYSTEMS BY THE FORMATION OF IONIC LIPID-POLYSACCHARIDE COMPLEXES

Stabilization of colloidals systems through the formation of ionic lipid-polisaccharide complexes. There is disclosed a process for the preparation of colloidal systems which includes the incorporation of a water soluble and positively charged amino polysaccharide and a negatively charged phospholipid. The colloidal systems (which comprise polymer nanoparticles, nanocapsules and nano-emulsions) are stabilized through the formation of a ionic complex, at the interface, comprised of the aminopolysaccharide and the phospholipid. The colloidal systems are characterized in that they have a particle size lower than 1 mu m, a electric positive charge and an exeptional stability during storage. They are lyophilizable so that they can be dry stored and redispersed subsequently while maintaining the original characteristics of the system. They are useful as pharmaceutical forms for the oral, transdermic, topical, ocular, nasal and vaginal administration of medicaments. They are also useful as forms for cosmetic use.