Specific photoimmuno-theranostics for detection and elimination of skin cancer cells

US11124574B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN · ZA

Inventors

• Stefan Barth · Jena, DE
• Ahmad Fawzi Hussain · Aachen, DE
• Rainer Fischer · Monschau, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 16, 2015
• Grant date: Sep 21, 2021
• Expiry date: Feb 29, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC C): Chemistry; Metallurgy
• CPC primary: C12N15/62
• WIPO field: Pharmaceuticals
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

The technology provided herein generally relates to novel specific photoimmuno-theranostics for the use in detection and elimination of skin cancer cells. The technology also relates to novel methods which generate homogeneous and specific photoimmuno-theranostics reagents in a simple, controlled and efficient way. This method combines molecular optical imaging, photodynamic therapy and immunotherapy using SNAP-tag technology.