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Detection and therapy of lesions with biotin/avidin conjugates

US5525338A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 21, 1992
Grant dateJun 11, 1996
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K2123/00
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods are provided for detecting and/or treating lesions in a patient. The methods use a targeting composition comprised of a biotin and targeting protein conjugate or an avidin and targeting protein conjugate; optionally, a clearing composition comprised of avidin, when the targeting composition is a biotin conjugate, or biotin, when the targeting composition is a avidin conjugate; a detection or therapeutic composition comprised of a conjugate of avidin or biotin with a targeting protein and detection or therapeutic agent; and, optionally, another detection or therapeutic composition comprised of avidin or biotin conjugated to a detection or therapeutic agent. Compositions and kits useful in the methods are also provided.

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