MUMBAI, India, July 24 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202611062523 A) filed by Geeta University on May 18, 2026, for Ph-Responsive Hydrogel Beads For Colon-Targeted Delivery Of 5- Fluorouracil.
Inventors include Naveen Deshwal; Dr. Seema Rohilla; and Ms. Twinkle.
The application for the patent was published on July 17, 2026, under issue no. 29/2026.
Abstract: The present invention provides pH-responsive hydrogel beads (100) for colon-targeted delivery of 5-fluorouracil. The beads are formulated using biocompatible and biodegradable polymers such as sodium alginate, pectin, chitosan and polyacrylic acid derivatives that remain completely stable and intact in the highly acidic environment of the stomach ...