The instant disclosure relates to cochleates comprising a) a biologically relevant molecule component b) a negatively charged lipid component, and c) a divalent cation component. The cochleate has an extended shelf life, even in a desiccated state. Advantageously, the cochleate can be ingested. The biologically...http://www.google.de/patents/US5994318?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5994318 - Cochleate delivery vehicles