VP6 encapsulated drug delivery
US5503833A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 6, 1994 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 6, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N2720/12322
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods for preparing and delivering encapsulated biologically active agents to specific cell types are disclosed. Substances can be encapsulated in the VP6 inner capsid protein of rotavirus and delivered to selected cells, tissues and organs. Targeting agents can be linked to the surface of the VP6 sphere so that appropriate agents can be delivered to preselected cells and tissue types.
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