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Protein coupling to lipid vesicles

US5000960A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 19, 1989
Grant dateMar 19, 1991
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2984
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A new method of coupling proteins and other targeting molecules to lipid vesicles has been developed. A bifunctional agent forms a covalent bond without damaging the lipid structure and permits retention of protein activity.

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