Nanoparticles of praziquantel to treat Schistosomiasis

Project 24

Problem to be solved:
• Low adherence to treatment – bitter flavor
• Drug with low solubility

Proposed Innovation:
• Synthesis of nanoparticles containing praziquantel
• Disguising bitter flavor
• Better adherence to treatment

Differential:
• Possibility of pediatric formulation not yet available
• Synthesis consists of only one stage
• Technique applicable to other drugs
• Fast and low-cost production process

Development status:
Prototype

Intellectual property status:
BRPI (number to be attributed by INPI)

Technology transfer status:
Prospecting partnership

Coordinator:
Laís Bastos da Fonseca / Farmaguinhos

Contact:
Gestec/VPPIS – Phone: 21 3882-9099 / 3882-9120 or portfolio@fiocruz.br