Cochleates are a potential nanosized system that can encapsulate hydrophobic, amphiphilic, negatively or positively charged moieties. [0201] In one aspect the compound of the present invention is an isolated form or purified form. [0202] For example, the compound may be in a form or at a purity other than that found in a biological system such as in vivo. [0203] The compounds of the present invent