#$%^&*AU2011253597B220141204.pdf#####MULTI-COMPONENT BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS Abstract Compositions and methods are provided that are useful for the delivery, including transdermal delivery, of biologically active agents, such as non-protein nonnucleotide therapeutics and protein-based therapeutics excluding insulin, botulinum toxins, antibody fragments, and VEGF. The compositions and methods are particularly useful for topical delivery of antifungal agents and antigenic agents suitable for immunization. Alternately, the compositions can be prepared with components useful for targeting the delivery of the compositions as well as imaging components.