Acronym BioNanoLip Title Bioactive lipids at the ocular surface: from Langmuir surface balance to ophthalmic nanoemulsions Summary

The tear film lipid layer is a microscopically thin film of oils that is key to preventing the tear film from evaporating. Dry eye disease develops when this lipid layer malfunctions. Mixing ophthalmic nanoemulsions with the tear film lipid layer, which has an exceptionally slow turnover rate, could lead to improved treatments for dry eye disease as well as for glaucoma, a major vision-threatening disease. Funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the BioNanoLip project aims to increase our understanding of lipid layer functionality and dry eye disease mechanisms. It also explores molecules and formulations that can enhance lipid layer functionality and lead to new therapies.

Project webpage Open project webpage Start year 06/01/2020 End year 05/01/2022 ID ID: 839315 iBB Role Coordinator iBB Budget 159 815,00 € Research Group BSIRG PI Manuel Prieto Project Partners n.a. Status Completed Funding European Commission