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Method of measuring membrane fusion

US4560665A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 1984
Grant dateDec 24, 1985
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/829
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This method of measuring membrane fusions between liposomes made of phospholipid is characterized by the combination of ionophores, fluorescent dyes sensitive to the membrane potential (interior negative) and porins which are the pore-forming membrane proteins. By this method, the extent of liposome fusion can be determined easily and accurately.

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