LAPROFAR’S RESEARCH GROUP AT UNIVERSITY OF SÃO PAULO/USP

In this work is presented an overview and selected results of the main research lines developed of the Laboratory of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Processes of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences of Ribeirão Preto at University of São Paulo, so called LAPROFAR. The studies performed at LAPROFAR have been directed to the technological development of drying, encapsulation and agglomeration of pharmaceutical and biotechnological processes. These researches include the coating and agglomeration of pharmaceuticals in suspended state (fluidised and spouted beds); microencapsulation of pharmaceuticals, volatile oils and plant extracts; drying of proteins and enzymes; and phytopharmaceutical technology. Biological activity assays of the engineered products are also conducted in cooperation with other research groups. Patents regarding processes developed by LAPROFAR's Group have been filled in INPI.