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Electro insertion of proteins into red cell membranes

US5236835A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 1991
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12N5/0006
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of incorporating human CD4 or glycophorin into a red blood cell membrane is provided comprising exposing the red blood cell to an electric field while the cell is suspended in an electro-insertion medium in the presence of a buffered solution (suspension) of the proteins. These proteins bear a hydrophobic membrane spanning sequence. The resultant cell of the electro-insertion is then contacted with a resealing medium.

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