![Pseudo coloured TIPS microparticles Pseudo coloured TIPS microparticles](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-lab/sites/day_lab/files/styles/non_responsive/public/tips_drugs_small.jpg?itok=ODDcpE7e)
![High magnification of a TIPS particle loaded with a pseudo coloured compound High magnification of a TIPS particle loaded with a pseudo coloured compound](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-lab/sites/day_lab/files/styles/non_responsive/public/pseudo_coloured_drug.jpg?itok=s5wI4S54)
The manufacturing process for TIPS microspheres is flexible and compatible with loading a range of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
We have demonstrated TIPS microspheres offer high encapsulation efficiency and loading, as well as controlled and sustained release.
![Comparison of loading paramaters of TIPS micropsheres versus emulsion processing Comparison of loading paramaters of TIPS micropsheres versus emulsion processing](https://www.ucl.ac.uk/day-lab/sites/day_lab/files/styles/non_responsive/public/table_tips_drug_loading.jpg?itok=pUnWeiCI)
In addition to loading active ingredients during manufacture it is possible to load the microspheres post-manufacture. This opens up possibilities of using the microspheres as in products as a medical device with ancillary product.
We are collaborating on a range of projects investigating the use of TIPS microspheres for drug delivery applications. Please contact us if you are interested in collaborating or sourcing TIPS microspheres.